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This dynamic composition centers around a vivid magenta skull outlined in electric blue and white, combining primitive figurative forms with raw, expressive brushstrokes. The skull’s exaggerated teeth and hollow eyes create an intense focal point set against a contrasting background split between bright yellow and deep red hues. Text elements are subtle yet present, with the artist’s signature moniker “JMB” accompanied by a crown symbol in black—a recurring motif referencing Basquiat’s emblematic mark of royalty and power. Additional symbolic elements include bold red and blue arrows, tally marks, and grid-like structures rendered in black and red, invoking themes of measurement, confinement, and direction. Characteristic neo-expressionist elements thrive through the anatomical skull imagery, vibrant primary and secondary colors (especially magenta, yellow, and red), and layered abstract markings. The piece explores themes of mortality, identity, and cultural iconography, resonating with Basquiat’s engagement with life, death, and urban experience. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism’s bold confrontation with mortality, symbolism, and street culture. Ideal for collectors of edgy urban art and admirers of Basquiat’s influential legacy. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.
This dynamic composition centers around a vivid magenta skull outlined in electric blue and white, combining primitive figurative forms with raw, expressive brushstrokes. The skull’s exaggerated teeth and hollow eyes create an intense focal point set against a contrasting background split between bright yellow and deep red hues. Text elements are subtle yet present, with the artist’s signature moniker “JMB” accompanied by a crown symbol in black—a recurring motif referencing Basquiat’s emblematic mark of royalty and power. Additional symbolic elements include bold red and blue arrows, tally marks, and grid-like structures rendered in black and red, invoking themes of measurement, confinement, and direction. Characteristic neo-expressionist elements thrive through the anatomical skull imagery, vibrant primary and secondary colors (especially magenta, yellow, and red), and layered abstract markings. The piece explores themes of mortality, identity, and cultural iconography, resonating with Basquiat’s engagement with life, death, and urban experience. This is contemporary decorative artwork inspired by 1980s neo-expressionism’s bold confrontation with mortality, symbolism, and street culture. Ideal for collectors of edgy urban art and admirers of Basquiat’s influential legacy. Contemporary art inspired by 1980s neo-expressionist aesthetics. Excellent condition throughout. Ready to frame or hang.