Artist: Ed Chapman
Medium: Euro 1 Cent - Original Coin Mosaic
Dimensions: 103 cm x 103 cm
Ed Chapman’s Mosaic Tribute to Jim Morrison
In a bold fusion of pop iconography and numismatic artistry, Ed Chapman immortalizes Jim Morrison in a shimmering mosaic composed entirely of Euro one cent coins. This striking portrait of the legendary frontman of The Doors is more than a visual homage, it is a meditation on value, fame, and the mythic weight of cultural currency.
Chapman, renowned for his pioneering use of unconventional materials, channels Morrison’s enigmatic presence through thousands of copper coins, each glinting with the patina of time and trade. The choice of medium is both poetic and provocative: the humble one cent piece, often overlooked, becomes the building block of a rock god’s visage, a commentary on the transformation of the ordinary into the iconic.
The portrait captures Morrison in his most recognisable form, tousled hair, intense gaze, and the aura of a man who blurred the line between poet and prophet. The copper tones lend a sepia-like warmth, evoking the psychedelic haze of the late 1960s while grounding the image in the tactile reality of European currency. It’s a transatlantic tribute, bridging Morrison’s American legacy with European materiality. Known for crafting Hendrix from guitar picks and Einstein from metal, Chapman continues to redefine the boundaries of mosaic art. His Jim Morrison piece stands as a testament to the enduring power of rock and roll, and the artist’s ability to turn the smallest units of exchange into monumental expressions of identity.
Artist: Ed Chapman
Medium: Euro 1 Cent - Original Coin Mosaic
Dimensions: 103 cm x 103 cm
Ed Chapman’s Mosaic Tribute to Jim Morrison
In a bold fusion of pop iconography and numismatic artistry, Ed Chapman immortalizes Jim Morrison in a shimmering mosaic composed entirely of Euro one cent coins. This striking portrait of the legendary frontman of The Doors is more than a visual homage, it is a meditation on value, fame, and the mythic weight of cultural currency.
Chapman, renowned for his pioneering use of unconventional materials, channels Morrison’s enigmatic presence through thousands of copper coins, each glinting with the patina of time and trade. The choice of medium is both poetic and provocative: the humble one cent piece, often overlooked, becomes the building block of a rock god’s visage, a commentary on the transformation of the ordinary into the iconic.
The portrait captures Morrison in his most recognisable form, tousled hair, intense gaze, and the aura of a man who blurred the line between poet and prophet. The copper tones lend a sepia-like warmth, evoking the psychedelic haze of the late 1960s while grounding the image in the tactile reality of European currency. It’s a transatlantic tribute, bridging Morrison’s American legacy with European materiality. Known for crafting Hendrix from guitar picks and Einstein from metal, Chapman continues to redefine the boundaries of mosaic art. His Jim Morrison piece stands as a testament to the enduring power of rock and roll, and the artist’s ability to turn the smallest units of exchange into monumental expressions of identity.
