Ariane Bourneville
Multi-disciplinary Designer
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Pamela Anderson tribute photocollage
"In Pam We Trust" is a striking photocollage that celebrates Pamela Anderson, iconically portrayed in her renowned Baywatch swimsuit, elevated to a symbol of veneration. Set within the grandeur of a cathedral, Anderson is adorned with an ornate, decorative tiara, blending the secular and the sacred. The cathedral itself is illuminated by candles, juxtaposed with the iconic red buoyancy devices of Baywatch lifeguards, creating a compelling interplay between themes of rescue and sanctity. Reminiscent of Catholic iconography, the collage balances religious rigor with elements of the profane. Twin images of Anderson, nearly nude and laying on her front with hands clasped in prayer amidst a bed of sunset-colored roses, blur the lines between holiness and sensuality. This artwork invites viewers to explore the juxtaposition of contemporary celebrity worship and traditional religious reverence, challenging perceptions of what is sacred and what is celebrated in modern culture.