The Joker: Madman - Original Art Piece

Original Art Piece: Hand Made by Ritchie Iwanski
 

This piece is entitled ““Portrait of a Madman”. The size is 36" x 48" (91 x 122 cm). Portrait of a Madman is a striking meditation on transformation, performance, and the enduring power of the trickster archetype. The artist seamlessly blends vintage comic book ephemera with cinematic iconography, centering Cesar Romero’s Joker in a moment of metamorphosis—half man, half myth, eternally in flux.

A gilded frame becomes a portal, drawing us into the act of becoming. At his side, a silent muse carefully paints his face, suggesting that madness is not born but made, crafted stroke by stroke. The chaotic symphony of “Ha Ha” reverberates across the canvas, a visual manifestation of the character’s legacy—one that has seeped from the pages of pulp fiction into the fabric of contemporary culture. This piece is not just an homage; it is a statement. A bold, electrified composition that commands attention, demanding to be seen, studied, and placed among works that transcend time. A true collector’s prize, Portrait of a Madman stands as a testament to the lasting impact of the villain, the performer, and the mythmaker.