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This striking Basquiat-style composition features a central skull-like figure crowned with a bold yellow crown, set against a vibrant orange and black background. Text elements prominently include "NICOTIN," "RADIUM," "ASPHALT," "IRON," "ASBESTOS," "TAR," "RAT," "ART," "PANAVISION," and repeated words like "EGGS" and "ASBESTOS," creating a dense web of industrial, chemical, and urban references. Characteristic neo-expressionist motifs are evident: the iconic crown symbol, primitive anatomical and skeletal forms (a bone in the lower left), stark color contrasts dominated by black, orange, and yellow, and layered textual inscriptions conveying themes of toxicity, industrial hazards, and mortality. The juxtaposition of materials like radium and asbestos with everyday words evokes a commentary on modern urban life, environmental danger, and systemic invisibility. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by neo-expressionism’s critical engagement with industrialization, urban decay, and the fraught relationship between humanity and hazardous environments. Ideal for collectors drawn to raw, conceptual street art aesthetics with a socio-political edge. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This striking Basquiat-style composition features a central skull-like figure crowned with a bold yellow crown, set against a vibrant orange and black background. Text elements prominently include "NICOTIN," "RADIUM," "ASPHALT," "IRON," "ASBESTOS," "TAR," "RAT," "ART," "PANAVISION," and repeated words like "EGGS" and "ASBESTOS," creating a dense web of industrial, chemical, and urban references. Characteristic neo-expressionist motifs are evident: the iconic crown symbol, primitive anatomical and skeletal forms (a bone in the lower left), stark color contrasts dominated by black, orange, and yellow, and layered textual inscriptions conveying themes of toxicity, industrial hazards, and mortality. The juxtaposition of materials like radium and asbestos with everyday words evokes a commentary on modern urban life, environmental danger, and systemic invisibility. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by neo-expressionism’s critical engagement with industrialization, urban decay, and the fraught relationship between humanity and hazardous environments. Ideal for collectors drawn to raw, conceptual street art aesthetics with a socio-political edge. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.