The artwork titled “Drunk” by Billy Childish, created around 1997, is an oil painting that belongs to the Expressionism art movement. Primarily it is a portrait genre work.
The artwork portrays a somewhat distorted and exaggerated human figure, rendered in expressive brushstrokes that emphasize emotional intensity over realistic representation. The figure appears in a disheveled state, with a focus on the raw and vivid depiction of human expression. The body is depicted abstractly with vibrant and contrasting colors, dominant yellows and reds, conveying a sense of turmoil or instability. The figure holds a bottle, which complements the title “Drunk”, indicating a state of inebriation or loss of control. The background, filled with dynamic and frenetic lines, further enhances the sense of chaos and emotional disarray. This painting captures the essence of Expressionism by prioritizing the conveyance of emotional experience over physical accuracy.
