Back to Black captures a powerful performance moment—both tribute and transformation. Based on a drag performer from Why Kiki bar in Salt Lake City, the painting depicts an artist embodying Amy Winehouse with raw intensity and aching glamour. Bathed in moody blues, greens, and framed by shadows, she kneels at the edge of the stage, belting into the mic with eyes closed and heart wide open. Her red heels and hair rose blaze against the darkness, symbols of passion, vulnerability, and iconic flair. More than impersonation, Back to Black honors the deep emotional labor of drag—where memory, identity, and grief are rewritten in real time, one breath at a time.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Dooney Potter

Exact Dimensions

30" x 40"

Year Created

2025

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The artist’s stylized red signature appears in the bottom right corner, standing out against the stage’s cool tones. Its bold, geometric form complements the theatrical energy of the piece while marking it with a distinct personal imprint.

Materials

Oil on Gallery-wrapped Canvas