PEGASUS - CHRIS TURNER Framed Signed Original Oil on Canvas "Viva La Vida"

Artist: Pegasus (Chris Turner)

Title: Viva La Vida (Frida Kahlo)

Medium: Original mixed media on canvas

Artwork Dimensions: 76cm × 101cm (30" × 40")

Framed Dimensions: 82cm × 107cm (32" × 42")

Condition: Excellent condition; colours vibrant, frame clean and ready to hang.  A patch has been applied verso, assumed by the artist.

Valuation: £2,000 (gallery retail of similar originals by this artist)

About the Artwork

Viva La Vida is a striking original by Pegasus (Chris Turner), blending his signature street‑art aesthetic with a powerful monochrome portrait of Frida Kahlo. The grayscale figure is contrasted against lush tropical foliage, while the reflective metallic lettering across the lower section adds a bold, contemporary edge.

Pegasus is known for his ability to fuse cultural icons with modern graphic techniques, and this piece exemplifies that approach. The composition balances strength and elegance, capturing Kahlo’s resilience and iconic presence while maintaining Pegasus’ unmistakable urban style.

Frida Kahlo is one of those rare figures who feels larger than life yet painfully human at the same time. Her work is inseparable from her biography: the childhood illness, the near‑fatal bus accident, the lifelong physical pain, the turbulent marriage to Diego Rivera, and her fierce political convictions. But what makes her extraordinary is how she transformed all of it into art that is unapologetically intimate. She painted herself not out of vanity, but out of necessity — using self‑portraiture as a way to explore identity, suffering, resilience and the complexity of being a woman in a world that often tried to define her. Her imagery blends Mexican folk traditions, symbolism, surrealism and raw emotional honesty, creating a visual language that is instantly recognisable. Even now, decades later, Kahlo’s presence feels electric: an artist who refused to soften her truth, who embraced colour and culture with defiance, and who turned her pain into a kind of power that continues to inspire millions.

As an original mixed‑media work on canvas, the piece carries strong collector appeal. The large scale (76cm × 101cm) gives it commanding wall presence, and the professionally framed finish enhances its impact in both modern and eclectic interiors.

About the Artist

Pegasus (Chris Turner) is a British‑American street artist celebrated for his bold stencil work and cultural portraiture. His pieces often feature iconic figures reimagined through a contemporary lens, blending pop culture, activism and graphic design. Pegasus’ originals and limited editions are widely collected, with works exhibited internationally and featured in major press outlets.