Words & Icons is a playful jigsaw puzzle of a painting. This small 24 x 18-inch study, crafted with acrylic and mixed media material on canvas, is a precursor to a more significant masterpiece. The artwork features iconic compressed text interlinked with generic yet recognizable figures from the past and the present. The bold, colorful blend of abstraction and representation gives the piece a whimsical and mysterious charm. The nonchalant attitude of this painting, Words & Icons, juggles the serious nature of fame, notoriety, and our uncertain impact as individuals.