Did You Know?
David Bowie was more than just a musician—he was a visionary, a boundary-pushing artist, and an icon of reinvention. Rolling Stone even declared him "the greatest rock star ever." With a career spanning decades, he shaped music, fashion, and culture in ways that continue to inspire generations.
With every piece I create, my goal is not only to inspire and entertain but also to educate—embedding fascinating details like these directly into my artwork.
For this David Bowie piece, I carefully selected words and phrases that honor his legendary career, including the titles of some of his most famous songs—“Under Pressure,” “Starman,” and “Space Oddity”—as well as key influences and works such as “glam rock,” “The Man Who Sold the World,” and “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.”
In total, you’ll find nearly 50 words and phrases hidden within the design, each one celebrating the artistry and legacy of this iconic entertainer.
Every piece of my art is digitally hand-drawn, one letter at a time, with no word or phrase ever repeated. Depending on the complexity, each artwork takes between 6 and 60 hours to complete.
I truly hope this piece brings you as much joy as I had in creating it!
– Curtis