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This dynamic composition features two prominent abstract faces—one rendered in bright turquoise with exaggerated teeth, the other in vibrant red with radiating white lines and bold geometric glasses. Surrounding these figures are cryptic symbols, architectural forms, and layered text elements including "ALI," "COLLEGE," "ONES," "ARONA," "ROSA PARKS," "TAR," "MALCOM," "BOOKER," "ARMST," "ELLINGTON," "EXIT," "ONLY," "SANDY," "MOOD," "BOOTH," and "BROADWAY," evoking a tapestry of historical and cultural signifiers. The piece employs signature neo-expressionist attributes: primitive figurative outlines, visceral facial expressions, a limited yet striking palette dominated by black, red, turquoise, and white, and dense clusters of text functioning as both narrative and graphic elements. The interspersed references connect to themes of African-American history, civil rights icons, and urban life, underscoring identity and social commentary within a raw, street-art aesthetic. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism’s fusion of cultural memory, music, and New York City street symbolism. Ideal for collectors interested in urban art, African-American history, or expressive modern art forms. Contemporary art inspired by Basquiat’s streetwise neo-expressionist style. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This dynamic composition features two prominent abstract faces—one rendered in bright turquoise with exaggerated teeth, the other in vibrant red with radiating white lines and bold geometric glasses. Surrounding these figures are cryptic symbols, architectural forms, and layered text elements including "ALI," "COLLEGE," "ONES," "ARONA," "ROSA PARKS," "TAR," "MALCOM," "BOOKER," "ARMST," "ELLINGTON," "EXIT," "ONLY," "SANDY," "MOOD," "BOOTH," and "BROADWAY," evoking a tapestry of historical and cultural signifiers. The piece employs signature neo-expressionist attributes: primitive figurative outlines, visceral facial expressions, a limited yet striking palette dominated by black, red, turquoise, and white, and dense clusters of text functioning as both narrative and graphic elements. The interspersed references connect to themes of African-American history, civil rights icons, and urban life, underscoring identity and social commentary within a raw, street-art aesthetic. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism’s fusion of cultural memory, music, and New York City street symbolism. Ideal for collectors interested in urban art, African-American history, or expressive modern art forms. Contemporary art inspired by Basquiat’s streetwise neo-expressionist style. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.