The artwork, titled “Aboriginal,” was created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1984. It measures 223.5 by 195.6 centimeters and belongs to the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements. Characterized by its figurative genre, the artwork showcases Basquiat’s distinctive style that blends various elements and symbols.
The artwork is a striking collage of abstract and figurative forms, rendered in dynamic colors and lines. It features a multitude of images and text, including stylized human figures, a vehicle, and various miscellaneous symbols. The piece also intersperses handwritten text labeling different elements such as “ABORIGINAL GENERATIVE,” “GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL,” and “THE APPLE OF SODOM.” The background combines blocks of vibrant yellow, stark black, and soft white, creating a visually stimulating composition that invites detailed examination.
