Amy Shekhter
Sophia Loren – Just Because, 2022.
Original mixed media with resin elements and clear resin on canvas.
Signed at the lower left margin.
This artwork is wall-ready.

By putting a modern spin on familiar imagery, Amy’s pop art not only introduces younger generations to these important icons but also touches on the materialism and values of today’s culture. “Just Because” highlights Sophia Loren, an Italian-born who is one of the most popular and successful actresses of all time. Born in Rome in 1934, Loren began her career as a model. She quickly transitioned to acting and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Two Women in 1961. Loren has starred in many classic films, including Marriage Italian Style, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, and A Special Day. She is a national treasure in Italy and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful women.