Shine Art Appraisal

Untitled (Mickey Mouse Interpretation) Silk Screen Print by Mike Shine

This is an 18x24 inch silk screen print on paper, characterized by a bold, neo-expressionist aesthetic that reinterprets iconic pop culture imagery. The central figure is a stylized, distorted version of Mickey Mouse, featuring a heavy black silhouette with white gestural linework for the face and oversized shoes. The figure wears vibrant red shorts with green buttons and a yellow accessory, set against a background of sky blue and textured white, with a brown foreground element. The composition includes graphic, zigzagging lines resembling a chain-link fence, adding a sense of urban grit. The print displays a high degree of craftsmanship through its layered ink application, creating a textured, almost painterly surface rather than a flat commercial finish. Notable features include the handwritten initials 'MS' in the lower-left margin, attributed to the Los Angeles-based artist Mike Shine. This work likely dates to the early 21st century, falling within the Street Art or Pop Surrealism movements. The condition appears excellent with crisp edges and vibrant pigments; however, slight reflections in the photograph suggest it is currently housed behind glass in a wooden frame. The intentional 'messiness' of the print—splatters and uneven borders—is a hallmark of the artist's style rather than a condition defect.