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This dynamic composition centers on a stylized skull crowned with a bold yellow crown motif, emblematic of Basquiat’s signature iconography. The skull, rendered in gray tones with yellow eyes and white teeth, anchors a vibrant interplay of reds, blacks, and yellows that pulse with raw energy. Text elements are densely layered throughout the piece, featuring “NICOTINE,” “RADIUM 23,” “ASPHALT,” “IRON,” “ASBESTOS,” “TAR RAT ART,” and “PANAVISION,” alongside repeated fragments like “EGGS EGGS EGGS” and the artist’s crown symbol. These words evoke themes of industrial toxicity, urban grit, and cultural critique, intertwined with references to hazardous materials and media technology. Characteristic neo-expressionist traits emerge in the primitive figurative form, hand-drawn crown, skeletal and anatomical suggestions (notably a small bone illustration), and layered, scrawled text. The composition explores motifs of mortality, contamination, and the intersection of art, commerce, and industry. This piece is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism and the visual language of Jean-Michel Basquiat. It is ideal for collectors drawn to urban art, provocative social commentary, and bold graphic aesthetics. Contemporary art inspired by Basel-era neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This dynamic composition centers on a stylized skull crowned with a bold yellow crown motif, emblematic of Basquiat’s signature iconography. The skull, rendered in gray tones with yellow eyes and white teeth, anchors a vibrant interplay of reds, blacks, and yellows that pulse with raw energy. Text elements are densely layered throughout the piece, featuring “NICOTINE,” “RADIUM 23,” “ASPHALT,” “IRON,” “ASBESTOS,” “TAR RAT ART,” and “PANAVISION,” alongside repeated fragments like “EGGS EGGS EGGS” and the artist’s crown symbol. These words evoke themes of industrial toxicity, urban grit, and cultural critique, intertwined with references to hazardous materials and media technology. Characteristic neo-expressionist traits emerge in the primitive figurative form, hand-drawn crown, skeletal and anatomical suggestions (notably a small bone illustration), and layered, scrawled text. The composition explores motifs of mortality, contamination, and the intersection of art, commerce, and industry. This piece is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism and the visual language of Jean-Michel Basquiat. It is ideal for collectors drawn to urban art, provocative social commentary, and bold graphic aesthetics. Contemporary art inspired by Basel-era neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.