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This striking composition honors boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson with a powerful central figure rendered in bold black silhouette, outlined in vibrant yellow against a vivid green background. The figure’s red mouth reveals sharp teeth, and the raised arm holds a stylized boxing glove, emphasizing strength and resilience. Key text elements include "PELO MALO," "BOXEO," "CAMPEON DE BOXEO," "IRON," "SUGAR RAY ROBINSON," and "EVERLAST," anchoring the work firmly in the world of boxing and Black sports heritage. The inclusion of the iconic crown motif, signature Basquiat symbol, further elevates the figure’s heroic stature. Neo-expressionist hallmarks are on full display: primitive figurative forms, energetic line work (notably the intricate, almost calligraphic scribbles on the torso), saturated primary colors, and layered iconography. Symbols such as a ladder and abstract sun shapes introduce motifs of aspiration and vitality. This contemporary decorative artwork draws inspiration from neo-expressionism and Basquiat’s engagement with Black cultural icons, athleticism, and urban identity. Ideal for collectors of street art aesthetics, sports history enthusiasts, or admirers of bold, narrative-driven contemporary art. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This striking composition honors boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson with a powerful central figure rendered in bold black silhouette, outlined in vibrant yellow against a vivid green background. The figure’s red mouth reveals sharp teeth, and the raised arm holds a stylized boxing glove, emphasizing strength and resilience. Key text elements include "PELO MALO," "BOXEO," "CAMPEON DE BOXEO," "IRON," "SUGAR RAY ROBINSON," and "EVERLAST," anchoring the work firmly in the world of boxing and Black sports heritage. The inclusion of the iconic crown motif, signature Basquiat symbol, further elevates the figure’s heroic stature. Neo-expressionist hallmarks are on full display: primitive figurative forms, energetic line work (notably the intricate, almost calligraphic scribbles on the torso), saturated primary colors, and layered iconography. Symbols such as a ladder and abstract sun shapes introduce motifs of aspiration and vitality. This contemporary decorative artwork draws inspiration from neo-expressionism and Basquiat’s engagement with Black cultural icons, athleticism, and urban identity. Ideal for collectors of street art aesthetics, sports history enthusiasts, or admirers of bold, narrative-driven contemporary art. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.