Title: The Puppeteer — Drawing #129 of 300
Description:
Seated in mechanical armor with wires spilling from its hands, this figure manipulates the skeleton below like a marionette. The Puppeteer satirizes control and obedience, exposing how systems of power animate hollow bodies into service. The skeletal form slumps under red ribbons of energy, its strings taut, its autonomy erased. Vibrant blues and sickly yellows collide across the background, echoing the chaos of unseen forces pulling at every joint. Here, Gianni Lee reframes the puppet master not as entertainer, but as a symbol of domination—technology, politics, or capital pulling bones into motion.
Medium:
Gianni Lee 2025, Paint Pen, Acrylic Paint and Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
Gianni Lee – 1-of-1 Original Work
Each piece in this series is a singular, hand-painted original by Gianni Lee. These works are not reproduced or printed—ensuring the uniqueness and collectibility of each artwork.
Medium
Executed with archival paint markers on Arches® Watercolour Paper—a museum-grade, 100% cotton substrate made in France. Renowned for its exceptional texture and longevity, the paper is mould-made for structural integrity, naturally white with a rough-textured finish, and weighs a substantial 300 lb (640 gsm) for superior durability. It is acid-free, internally and externally gelatin-sized, and air-dried to ensure optimal pigment absorption. The result is a richly textured and vibrant surface that enhances both the visual impact and archival quality of the work.
Dimensions
5 x 7 inches
Presentation Options
Available unframed or with custom framing option.
Authentication
Each artwork is individually signed and numbered by the artist. A hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with every purchase, verifying the originality and provenance of the piece.
