“Kids on Bikes” is an artwork created by David Park in 1950. As a representation of the Neo-Expressionism art movement, this genre painting captures a nostalgic scene involving children riding bicycles. The artwork exemplifies Park’s characteristic style and thematic focus on depicting everyday life with emotional resonance and dynamic use of color.
In the artwork, a boy in the foreground is portrayed prominently, his face turned in profile as he seems concentrated on riding his bicycle, evidenced by his hand grasping the handlebar. The backdrop features another figure, possibly a child, cycling away in the upper left portion of the painting. The background and figures are rendered in warm shades of red, orange, and brown, interspersed with white and blue highlights, evoking a sense of both movement and mood. The brushstrokes are expressive, illustrating the vibrancy and spontaneity typical of Neo-Expressionism.
