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This dynamic composition centers around the stark white skeleton of a "KING FISH," rendered in a primitive, almost hieroglyphic style against a bold black and ochre background. The skeletal fish is accompanied by rhythmic text elements like "MISSISSIPPI," repeated multiple times, "OLD RIVER," "ST LOUIS," "THOR," and "MAGIC WATER MUDDY WATER (DELTA)," evoking the powerful cultural currents of the American South and the Mississippi Delta region. Characteristic neo-expressionist features are evident in the usage of vivid yellow ochre and deep black contrasted with white and burnt sienna accents, simple yet evocative figurative forms, crown motifs, and rhythmic, hand-drawn text. The work invokes themes of geography, mythology, and the elemental forces of nature, paying homage to African-American folk culture, southern heritage, and the mythopoetic legacy embedded in the Mississippi River and its delta. This is a contemporary decorative artwork inspired by neo-expressionism’s engagement with African-American cultural mythology, southern landscapes, and symbolic storytelling. Ideal for collectors drawn to Basquiat-inspired urban narratives and artworks that fuse cultural homage with graphic intensity. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This dynamic composition centers around the stark white skeleton of a "KING FISH," rendered in a primitive, almost hieroglyphic style against a bold black and ochre background. The skeletal fish is accompanied by rhythmic text elements like "MISSISSIPPI," repeated multiple times, "OLD RIVER," "ST LOUIS," "THOR," and "MAGIC WATER MUDDY WATER (DELTA)," evoking the powerful cultural currents of the American South and the Mississippi Delta region. Characteristic neo-expressionist features are evident in the usage of vivid yellow ochre and deep black contrasted with white and burnt sienna accents, simple yet evocative figurative forms, crown motifs, and rhythmic, hand-drawn text. The work invokes themes of geography, mythology, and the elemental forces of nature, paying homage to African-American folk culture, southern heritage, and the mythopoetic legacy embedded in the Mississippi River and its delta. This is a contemporary decorative artwork inspired by neo-expressionism’s engagement with African-American cultural mythology, southern landscapes, and symbolic storytelling. Ideal for collectors drawn to Basquiat-inspired urban narratives and artworks that fuse cultural homage with graphic intensity. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.