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This striking composition centers on a bold, mask-like visage rendered in deep black with exaggerated facial features—a wide red mouth with uneven white teeth, large white eyes rimmed with yellow, and a stylized nose outlined with white and yellow lines. Surrounding the head is a vivid halo made up of red looping shapes and black markings, bordered by electric blue and white contours that frame the figure’s outline. The figure’s neck is elongated with four stacked rectangular motifs, possibly symbolic or hieroglyphic, each marked with unique white shapes. Text elements include “BASQUIAT” crowned with the artist’s signature three-pronged crown symbol at the top left, asserting authorship and iconic status. The color palette balances earthy tones of black, red, and beige with high-contrast accents of electric blue, white, and yellow, typical of neo-expressionist vibrancy and rawness. The graphic yet primitive figurative style evokes African mask art and explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the complexity of the Black experience. This contemporary decorative artwork channels neo-expressionism’s visceral energy and symbolic language, perfect for collectors interested in African diasporic imagery, urban art, and Basquiat’s enduring legacy. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This striking composition centers on a bold, mask-like visage rendered in deep black with exaggerated facial features—a wide red mouth with uneven white teeth, large white eyes rimmed with yellow, and a stylized nose outlined with white and yellow lines. Surrounding the head is a vivid halo made up of red looping shapes and black markings, bordered by electric blue and white contours that frame the figure’s outline. The figure’s neck is elongated with four stacked rectangular motifs, possibly symbolic or hieroglyphic, each marked with unique white shapes. Text elements include “BASQUIAT” crowned with the artist’s signature three-pronged crown symbol at the top left, asserting authorship and iconic status. The color palette balances earthy tones of black, red, and beige with high-contrast accents of electric blue, white, and yellow, typical of neo-expressionist vibrancy and rawness. The graphic yet primitive figurative style evokes African mask art and explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the complexity of the Black experience. This contemporary decorative artwork channels neo-expressionism’s visceral energy and symbolic language, perfect for collectors interested in African diasporic imagery, urban art, and Basquiat’s enduring legacy. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.