Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Fine Art - Contemporary Paintings

Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

This is a large-scale horizontal original painting on canvas, executed in a Neo-Expressionist style heavily influenced by street art and the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The composition features a vibrant, multi-layered background of primary colors including saturated reds, yellows, and blues, which appear to be applied in broad fields and energetic brushstrokes. Overlaid on this background is complex, frantic line work in white, black, and light blue. The imagery includes a series of stylized, mask-like faces with crown-like protrusions, skeletal figures, birds, and various geometric symbols. Textual elements are integrated into the chaotic composition, with words like 'TRIBEX,' 'URBANITE,' 'AFRO-TECH,' and 'AMERICANA' visible across the surface. The technique suggests the use of acrylic paint, oil stick, or paint markers, creating a textured and tactile surface. The craftsmanship displays a high level of intentional dissonance and raw energy characteristic of late 20th to early 21st-century urban contemporary art. While the artist is unidentified, the piece displays sophisticated layering and a cohesive visual language. The condition appears stable with no major losses, tears, or significant fading, though the edges suggest it may be an unframed gallery-wrapped canvas. The overall aesthetic conveys themes of urban identity, history, and social commentary.

Estimated Value

$450 - $850

Basic Information

Category

Fine Art - Contemporary Paintings

Appraised On

March 22, 2026

Estimated Value

$450 - $850

Additional Details Provided By Owner

User Provided Information

Unknown Artist, Untitled original artwork

Item Description

This is a large-scale horizontal original painting on canvas, executed in a Neo-Expressionist style heavily influenced by street art and the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The composition features a vibrant, multi-layered background of primary colors including saturated reds, yellows, and blues, which appear to be applied in broad fields and energetic brushstrokes. Overlaid on this background is complex, frantic line work in white, black, and light blue. The imagery includes a series of stylized, mask-like faces with crown-like protrusions, skeletal figures, birds, and various geometric symbols. Textual elements are integrated into the chaotic composition, with words like 'TRIBEX,' 'URBANITE,' 'AFRO-TECH,' and 'AMERICANA' visible across the surface. The technique suggests the use of acrylic paint, oil stick, or paint markers, creating a textured and tactile surface. The craftsmanship displays a high level of intentional dissonance and raw energy characteristic of late 20th to early 21st-century urban contemporary art. While the artist is unidentified, the piece displays sophisticated layering and a cohesive visual language. The condition appears stable with no major losses, tears, or significant fading, though the edges suggest it may be an unframed gallery-wrapped canvas. The overall aesthetic conveys themes of urban identity, history, and social commentary.

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