BOURNRICH. Fine Art Punching Bag — “Famous / Not For Sale”
On this painted punching bag, comic book archetypes are dismantled and reimagined. Blackman appears with eyes blacked out, a deliberate erasure that unsettles the traditional image of the hero and raises questions about identity, fame, and who gets to be seen.
On the reverse, Captain Cool levels a freeze gun, turning a symbol of power into a metaphor for fear — a warning against staying stuck, stagnant, or frozen in place.
By reworking an object built for physical struggle into a canvas for cultural reflection, the piece bridges sport and fine art. It challenges the viewer to consider resilience not only in the ring, but in the face of society’s attempts to commodify identity and paralyze authenticity.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas punching bag
Dimensions: Standard 3ft hanging heavy bag