The artwork, titled “Killing Commendatore, Murakami,” was created by the artist Noma Bar in 2018. It belongs to the Neo-Pop Art movement and is classified within the genre of illustration.
The artwork features a minimalist and graphic illustration, utilizing a limited color palette dominated by red, black, and white. Central to the piece is a stylized human profile, depicted in black, tilting downward, and set against a stark white background. Above the neck, a red square contrasts sharply, intersected by a black silhouette resembling a pointing hand holding a tiny red sword. The overall compositional elements blend to form an abstract yet coherent representation, characteristic of Noma Bar’s distinct visual style. The title “Killing Commendatore” is displayed in bold text above the illustration, suggesting a narrative or thematic link to Haruki Murakami’s literary work.
