Mixed Media Text-Based Artwork on Plywood
Contemporary Folk Art / Street Art

Mixed Media Text-Based Artwork on Plywood

This is an original, untitled contemporary artwork by an unknown artist featuring the phrase 'POWER IN BEING ALONE'. The medium is mixed media, primarily utilizing black, yellow, and red paint applied over a rectangular piece of natural finish plywood. The central text is hand-lettered in a bold, expressive style using black paint, which has been outlined or highlighted with a vibrant, acidic yellow pigment. A small, intentional red drip or symbol is visible near the letter 'G' in 'BEING'. The background shows the natural grain of the wood, with a dark, atmospheric shadow or spray-paint effect cast behind the center of the text, creating technical depth. The perimeter of the wood board is decorated with small, circular dots of yellow paint and thick yellow triangular segments at the corners, suggesting a frame-like border. There appear to be small holes or indentations evenly spaced around the border, possibly from nails or staples, adding a raw, industrial aesthetic. The condition appears fair with visible scuffs on the wood grain and uneven paint application consistent with a 'DIY' or street art influence. There are no visible signatures or dates on the front surface. Based on the materials and typography, the piece likely dates from the late 20th to early 21st century.

Estimated Value

$40 - $120

Basic Information

Category

Contemporary Folk Art / Street Art

Appraised On

March 22, 2026

Estimated Value

$40 - $120

Additional Details Provided By Owner

User Provided Information

Unknown Artist, Untitled original artwork

Item Description

This is an original, untitled contemporary artwork by an unknown artist featuring the phrase 'POWER IN BEING ALONE'. The medium is mixed media, primarily utilizing black, yellow, and red paint applied over a rectangular piece of natural finish plywood. The central text is hand-lettered in a bold, expressive style using black paint, which has been outlined or highlighted with a vibrant, acidic yellow pigment. A small, intentional red drip or symbol is visible near the letter 'G' in 'BEING'. The background shows the natural grain of the wood, with a dark, atmospheric shadow or spray-paint effect cast behind the center of the text, creating technical depth. The perimeter of the wood board is decorated with small, circular dots of yellow paint and thick yellow triangular segments at the corners, suggesting a frame-like border. There appear to be small holes or indentations evenly spaced around the border, possibly from nails or staples, adding a raw, industrial aesthetic. The condition appears fair with visible scuffs on the wood grain and uneven paint application consistent with a 'DIY' or street art influence. There are no visible signatures or dates on the front surface. Based on the materials and typography, the piece likely dates from the late 20th to early 21st century.

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