Caribbean artist causes a laugh among US tourists about a Kobe Bryant painting

A painting depicting Kobe Bryant with a nude juxtaposed with huge letters "Player" 8 , Bryant causes a print buying frenzy among American tourists.

St. Martin, Caribbean - Nov. 04, 2003 - Local artist Dimitrios known for his bold moves to attract attention did it again. He is located in Grand Case, a culinary haven for gourmet lovers with probably the Caribbean's finest French cuisine restaurants. In the restaurant strip, you will find his small gallery very easy, his trademark polka dot style is all over the storefront. He even has a huge lifesize cow at his front door.

But not only that catches the attention of the dressed up dinner crowd - in front of his studio, he set up a stand with prints of his latest works including one titled "Player" 8 Bryant.

The print depicts a stripper with Bryant juxtaposed on it with the title of the painting in huge letter on it.

The American tourists have a great laugh with it and buy prints like crazy to show their family members when they return back home.

Dimitrios is known for his contemporary art and his dot pattern in bold colors. His art studio is set up to draw awareness to US visitors to bring his art in the USA.
Dimitrios website: www.dimitrios-art.com

Image of print: www.dimitrios-art.com/images/bryant_card_by_dimitrios_stmaarten.JPG