The artwork titled “Grillo” was created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1984. Executed in pencil and wood, this piece is part of the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements. The artwork, measuring 244 x 537 cm, falls under the figurative genre and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork features a densely packed array of visual elements, juxtaposing abstract forms with more recognizable, figurative motifs. The composition is divided into several panels, incorporating bright colors, iconic symbols, and Basquiat’s characteristic text and scribbles. The left panel showcases a skeletal figure with an expressive face, while the central sections intersperse stark imagery and abstract forms, including an enigmatic crowned figure and a black face in a white rectangular frame. The rightmost panel features a predominantly yellow-green abstract background, punctuated by subtle symbols and faintly discernible figures. The entire piece exudes a sense of raw energy and complexity, emblematic of Basquiat’s unique artistic voice.
