Konstantin Bokov Appraisal

Konstantin Bokov Mixed Media Found Object Relief Assemblage

This is a distinctive mixed media relief assemblage by the Russian-American 'street artist' Konstantin Bokov. Measuring approximately 11 1/4 inches wide by 14 1/4 inches high, the piece utilizes found objects and synthetic materials mounted on a flat substrate. The central figure is a profile of a person rendered in vibrant red and orange plastic remnants, featuring a mechanical-looking headpiece that resembles a helmet or cap. Notable integrated objects include a crushed red plastic bottle housed within a 'RECYCLE' compartment, a brown glass bottle with a blue cap and straw, and various industrial metal fasteners. The background is a pale green, decorated with hand-drawn graffiti elements including the words 'NEW YORK', 'OK!!', 'UP', and a star. The work is signed 'BoKov 1991' in two locations at the top, though a digital timestamp indicates a 2015 photo date. The piece exhibits the raw, folk-art quality characteristic of Bokov’s 'Recyclable Art' movement. The materials show intentional industrial wear, surface scratches, and weathering consistent with found-object art produced in the late 20th century. The construction is robust but deliberately primitive, using visible screws and bolts to attach heavy plastic components, reflecting the artist's philosophy of transforming discarded urban debris into expressive human forms.