Bidspirit auction | JEAN MICHEL BASQUIAT MANNER OIL

JEAN MICHEL BASQUIAT MANNER OIL ON WOOD PAINTING - An oil on wood board painting depicting an Abstract Expressionist portrait in the manner of Jean Michel Basquiat. Inscribed, Basquiat, lower left. The portrait is executed on a wall panel made of wood boards joined together, typical of the religious art of the Southern Region and reminiscent of Basquiats 1984 work Gold Griot, created in the similar technique. Jean Michel Basquiat was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo Expressionism movement, one of the first African American artists to reach international stature in the art world. His art focused on dichotomies such as wealth versus poverty, integration versus segregation, and inner versus outer experience. He appropriated poetry, drawing, and painting, and married text and image, abstraction, figuration, and historical information mixed with contemporary critique. He used social commentary in his paintings as a tool for introspection. In 1983 he befriended his idol, Andy Warhol, and the two collaborated on several projects. Contemporary Fine Art, Abstract And Figurative Paintings, And Collectibles. Dimensions 33 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Some stains in paint. Some chips and cracks in wood. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.