Bidspirit auction | CHARLES BIBBS MUSHROOM VILLAGE MIXED

CHARLES BIBBS MUSHROOM VILLAGE MIXED MEDIA 1976 - This original mixed media painting by renowned African American artist Charles Bibbs (b. 1948) features a surrealist, whimsical scene of a mushroom-topped village set against a calm shoreline. Executed in 1976, this early-career piece showcases Bibbs' skill with ink, acrylic, and oil on board, utilizing vibrant orange and yellow hues for the towering mushroom caps contrasted by cool, expressive blue brushwork in the water. The composition includes a rustic wooden bridge and a cluster of quaint houses nestled among the fungi, representing a rare departure into fantasy for an artist later known for his soulful figurative works. The piece is hand-signed and dated ”Charles Bibbs 76” in the lower right and includes original artist notations on the reverse. Contemporary Art, Surrealism, Fantasy Illustration, African American Art, Inland Empire, California Artist, 1970s Decor, Hand-Signed, Original Painting, Whimsical Design, Mushroom Art Dimensions Frame 16 x 14 in. Painting 12 x 10 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The work appears in good vintage condition with minor surface wear to the frame and light aging to the linen liner.