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Godfather by Diederick Van Apple
Godfather by Diederick Van Apple
Godfather by Diederick Van Apple
Godfather by Diederick Van Apple
Godfather by Diederick Van Apple
Godfather by Diederick Van Apple
Godfather by Diederick Van Apple
Godfather by Diederick Van Apple

Godfather 2023

Diederick Van Apple

Mixed mediaAluminiumResinMetal
60 ⨯ 60 ⨯ 5 cm
ConditionExcellent
€ 1.450

CJS Gallery

  • About the artwork
    Artist:Van Apple
    Title: Godfather
    Size: 60x60cm
    Technique: print on aluminium
    Edition: Limited edition

    The Godfather Dollar by Apple is a striking and unique artwork featuring the iconic portrait of Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone from The Godfather, reimagined on a dollar bill.
    Blending pop culture, cinema history, and the symbolism of wealth and power, the artist transforms the classic currency format into a bold contemporary statement.
    The unmistakable gaze of Don Corleone dominates the composition, creating an immediate sense of authority and intrigue.

    Executed with refined detail, layered textures, and powerful contrasts, the work captures both the legacy of the film and the cultural impact of its legendary protagonist. The fusion of money iconography and cinematic history results in a piece that is both provocative and visually compelling.
  • About the artist

    Diederik van Apple was born and raised in Leiden, Netherlands, in 1985. During his childhood, Diederik was addicted to all comic books, including Tin Tin, Walt Disney and Marvels books, as well as legendary films such as The Godfather, Scarface, Pulp Fiction and James Bond. He loved to watch, read and get lost in the stories, as if he were part of the play.

    In 2003 he started his law studies, but after two years he discovered that he could not express his creativity in this study and decided to quit. In 2005 he started as an art representative in an art gallery in Amsterdam. During those years he traveled the world participating in exhibitions and art fairs for the Art Gallery and found his true passion.

    With his experience, artistic insight and passion for art, he started coming up with designs for his creations. Combining his fantasy with the artistic atmosphere in which he has lived in recent years. There was no boundary between work and play and he started building unlimited modes of digital mix media art. After his first launch in 2017, he made several series of limited editions, which sold out in no time.

    This was the beginning of Van Apple's artwork and his career. He took 6 months and released great new series. After his latest releases, he decided to delve deeper into the creative sphere and took a one-way flight to Ibiza. The most artistic island in the world was a great success and new things are added regularly. Currently his artworks are popular worldwide with international galleries, art lovers and investors are intrigued by his style.

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