Couture Rouge

Burton Morris

20″ × 20″

Silkscreen, Spray Paint, and Diamond Dust on Canvas

Part of Burton Morris’ solo exhibition Icons in Bloom at MASH Gallery, Couture Rouge reimagines the rose within a circular format that references both design object and symbolic medallion. The deep red ground and luminous rose linework create a sculptural presence that moves beyond the traditional rectangular canvas, introducing dimensional refinement into Morris’ contemporary pop art vocabulary.

Where classic Pop Art often emphasized flat, repeatable imagery, this circular composition introduces objecthood and material nuance. The glittering surface and saturated red field heighten the association with luxury and fashion, recalling the rose’s historical role as emblem of romance and couture. The format itself reinforces the icon’s timelessness, echoing coins, seals, and insignia.

This work reflects Morris’ ongoing evolution from tightly rendered graphic compositions toward more materially expressive and spatially considered forms. By expanding pop iconography into sculptural territory, Couture Rouge advances the language of contemporary pop art while honoring its historical roots in silkscreen and repetition.