Inspired by Philippe Halsman's iconic photograph, Maurer emphasises Dali's moustache - describing it as being "two sentries guarding his real self."
Sidney Maurer ( 1926 - 2017 ) was an American Jazz trumpeter and emergent portrait artist; his works, typically mixed media paintings, focussed on popular musical talents of the time - such as the Beatles and Madonna - attracting widespread industry appreciation.
Maurer was close friends with many famous artists, including Andy Warhol - of whose style heavily influenced his own.