The artwork titled “Head of a Fryer,” created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982, is a sculpture that belongs to the art movements of Neo-Expressionism and Street art. Crafted using acrylic, crayon, wood, and canvas, this piece measures 61 x 44 cm and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork features a cubic form adorned with Basquiat’s distinctive graffiti-like text and symbols. The text “HEAD OF A FRYER” is prominently displayed on one face of the cube, alongside others such as a crown and various cryptic markings. The cube is supported by a pedestal inscribed with “PODIUM©” and the phrase “SARGCPUG US OF A PHYSICIAN.” The piece captures Basquiat’s characteristic style of integrating text, symbolism, and abstract forms to critique and comment on societal and cultural themes.
