“Buddha Tickler (Scenario)” is a collage artwork created by Robert Rauschenberg in 2006. It belongs to the Pop Art movement and falls into the figurative genre. This piece is part of the “Scenario” series which was developed between 2005 and 2006.
The artwork combines various photographic and illustrative elements in a seemingly disjointed yet cohesive manner, characteristic of Rauschenberg’s approach. Central to the composition is a statue of Buddha, humorously positioned beneath a thick column wrapped in chains. To the left, there is an image of a clock set against wooden shingles. The upper right corner features a sign with the word “ICE” in bold typeset, while below it, a sizable spherical object is chained beside a Coca-Cola truck. The lower right includes the image of a flower along with an indistinct, darker figure, adding a touch of organic contrast amidst the industrial and commercial elements. This juxtaposition of diverse subjects creates a layered narrative that invites the viewer to explore deeper meanings behind the apparent randomness.
