Lim Heng Swee's Woody Allen print transforms the acerbic funny man into the beloved Toy Story character of the same name. Allen's anxious, apprehensive and overall neurotic vibe is retained, even though he wears the traditional Cowboy garb of Toy Story's protagonist, the good-natured Woody. Indeed, Cowboy Woody Allen wears his typically fretful expression and an awkward, folded-arms stance that aligns perfectly with one of his famous quotes, "I think being funny is not anyone's first choice."
Hanging this print in your home communicates that you have an appreciation for intellect and wit as well as a nostalgic hankering for your childhood. Whether you prefer Toy Story to Annie Hall is irrelevant; this print (which is signed by the artist) remains an ode to two remarkably different pop culture greats.
Nostalgic Dual Persona Prints
Lim Heng Swee's Woody Allen Print Adds a Youthful Flair
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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