Modernist Folk Art Style Guitarist Painting on Wood Panel

This item is an original painting on a narrow, vertical rectangular wooden panel. The composition features a stylized, abstract figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and blue attire, seated or kneeling while playing a pinkish-red guitar. The artwork is characterized by high contrast, with the central figure illuminated against a dark, possibly black, background by two dramatic, conical beams of light colored in shades of pale yellow, pink, and ochre. The texture appears varied, with visible brushstrokes and a semi-matte finish that suggests acrylic or oil pigment application. Notable markings include a signature and date in the lower right corner, which appears to read 'A. Busse' followed by '2016'. The physical construction is a solid wooden slab with a thick profile, potentially a reclaimed piece of lumber or a specifically cut art board. Its vertical orientation (likely a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio) is a distinctive feature, creating a theatrical, spotlight effect. In terms of condition, the piece shows minor surface dust and subtle unevenness in the wood's grain, which is typical for organic supports. There are no visible large cracks, chips, or significant paint loss on the front-facing surface. The style is contemporary folk art with modernist influences, leaning into cubist-inspired geometry for the figure's facial features and limbs. Craftsmanship is evident in the controlled use of light transitions and the deliberate choice of a non-traditional canvas format.