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This vivid composition centers on a nearly abstract figure rendered in bold red and white against a fragmented background of black, icy blue, and bright yellow. The figure’s head is crowned with a thick yellow halo-like ring sketched in black, suggesting themes of sanctity or iconic reverence. Surrounding elements include signature Basquiat motifs such as a jagged crown near the bottom right and fragmented symbols resembling bones or machinery. Text elements, while abstracted and somewhat indecipherable, invoke Basquiat’s characteristic use of cryptic scribbles and fragmented lettering, enhancing the raw energy and urban immediacy of the piece. The palette emphasizes primary colors—especially red and yellow—against stark black and white brushstrokes, combining primitive figurative forms with expressive, layered mark-making. This artwork channels neo-expressionist aesthetics with its fusion of symbolic imagery, cryptic writing, and bold color contrasts. It evokes themes of identity, power, and spirituality within an urban context, aligning with Basquiat’s engagement with African diasporic cultural narratives and street art vernacular. Contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism and street art culture. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This vivid composition centers on a nearly abstract figure rendered in bold red and white against a fragmented background of black, icy blue, and bright yellow. The figure’s head is crowned with a thick yellow halo-like ring sketched in black, suggesting themes of sanctity or iconic reverence. Surrounding elements include signature Basquiat motifs such as a jagged crown near the bottom right and fragmented symbols resembling bones or machinery. Text elements, while abstracted and somewhat indecipherable, invoke Basquiat’s characteristic use of cryptic scribbles and fragmented lettering, enhancing the raw energy and urban immediacy of the piece. The palette emphasizes primary colors—especially red and yellow—against stark black and white brushstrokes, combining primitive figurative forms with expressive, layered mark-making. This artwork channels neo-expressionist aesthetics with its fusion of symbolic imagery, cryptic writing, and bold color contrasts. It evokes themes of identity, power, and spirituality within an urban context, aligning with Basquiat’s engagement with African diasporic cultural narratives and street art vernacular. Contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism and street art culture. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.