The artwork, titled “In Ecstasy,” was created by Kenny Scharf in 1982 and belongs to the Lowbrow Art Movement. The genre of this artwork is landscape.
The artwork presents a vividly surreal scene imbued with imaginative and whimsical elements. The composition features a colorful and fantastical landscape where a green island serves as the main backdrop. On the island, there are abstract, mountainous terrains with figures atop one of the peaks, gazing across the horizon. The surrounding aquatic environment houses a variety of eccentric and fantastical creatures, including a snake-like, green animal with an exaggerated, expressive face and a translucent jellyfish. To the right, an erupting volcano emits lava and smoke, adding a sense of dynamism and movement. The horizon features a gradient sky transitioning from deep blue at the top to warm hues of yellow and orange, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Various marine life, including sea plants and underwater figures, populate the environment, further enhancing the surrealistic and vibrant ambiance of the piece.
