Released as part of Boy George’s debut collection with Castle Fine Art, ‘Colour by Numbers’ is an intriguing self-portrait of creative visionary, Boy George.

Inspired by Culture Club’s 1983 studio album of the same name, ‘Colour by Numbers’ is based on a familiar image of Boy George from that era. On seeing a picture of himself, Boy George recalled regularly feeling ‘grumpy’ around that time, as he was still navigating the early years of fame.

In the self-portrait, he has given the image a more playful perspective, reclaiming this persona as a cartoon. It sees him reflect on who he was then, who he is now and the version of himself that the public know. “I was an invention, so it's easy to draw that person because it's so set in stone”, he says.

The subjects featured in this limited-edition collection are some of the most pictured figures of the last 50 years; David Bowie, Madonna, Prince, Boy George. But what makes Boy George’s interpretation of them unique is perspective.  We’re seeing his vision of these icons from the eras that speak to him, helping us understand him at individual points in time. 

Each are available individually, or as a set of four.

Find out more about Boy George’s debut collection for Castle Fine Art or take a look at Boy George’s artist page.