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This striking composition features a central stylized face rendered with bold black outlines and vibrant patches of color against a muted background. The facial elements include large, asymmetrical eyes with red pupils surrounded by jagged blue and black lines, a simplified nose, and a grid-like pattern of teeth highlighted with black and white strokes. A thick red line contours the top of the face, contrasting with the predominantly yellow interior. Text elements are sparse but impactful, with the word "TOBACCO" prominently inscribed in capital letters along the right side, accompanied by a red star symbol beneath. Additional subtle graphic marks, such as a white looped line near the top and heavy black brushstrokes framing the portrait, create a sense of raw energy and urban immediacy. The piece employs characteristic neo-expressionist elements: primitive figurative form, striking contrasts between warm yellows and deep blacks, and gestural brushwork. Themes of identity, consumer culture, and urban life resonate through the text and imagery. This is contemporary decorative art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism and the legacy of Basquiat, perfect for collectors of street art aesthetics or those drawn to expressive, culturally charged portraiture. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This striking composition features a central stylized face rendered with bold black outlines and vibrant patches of color against a muted background. The facial elements include large, asymmetrical eyes with red pupils surrounded by jagged blue and black lines, a simplified nose, and a grid-like pattern of teeth highlighted with black and white strokes. A thick red line contours the top of the face, contrasting with the predominantly yellow interior. Text elements are sparse but impactful, with the word "TOBACCO" prominently inscribed in capital letters along the right side, accompanied by a red star symbol beneath. Additional subtle graphic marks, such as a white looped line near the top and heavy black brushstrokes framing the portrait, create a sense of raw energy and urban immediacy. The piece employs characteristic neo-expressionist elements: primitive figurative form, striking contrasts between warm yellows and deep blacks, and gestural brushwork. Themes of identity, consumer culture, and urban life resonate through the text and imagery. This is contemporary decorative art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism and the legacy of Basquiat, perfect for collectors of street art aesthetics or those drawn to expressive, culturally charged portraiture. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.