Ferrari F40

30″x40″

Oil on canvas

Celebrated American pop artist Burton Morris fuses high-octane automotive passion with his trademark burst of stylized energy. Known for elevating everyday icons through bold outlines and vibrant palettes, Morris turns his eye to the legendary Ferrari F40—an apex of late 20th-century automotive design and performance. Rendered in a dynamic red against a starburst of yellow and black, the Ferrari F40 is captured mid-motion yet frozen in time, embodying both speed and spectacle. The radiating black spikes evoke motion lines from comic art, emphasizing the kinetic thrill of the machine. Morris’ interpretation strips the car of photorealism in favor of pop precision—emphasizing form, symbolism, and exuberance.The F40, Enzo Ferrari’s final personally approved masterpiece, is reimagined here as a cultural icon rather than a mere vehicle. Its low-slung, wedge profile and aggressive aerodynamics are exaggerated through cartoonish sharpness and polished simplicity. The recognizable Prancing Horse badge is not just a nod to the marque, but a symbol of aspiration, desire, and mechanical perfection.Morris invites us to see the Ferrari not only as a machine but as a beacon of motion and dream—repackaged in his distinctive visual language that bridges fine art, commercial imagery, and the pulse of pop culture.