The artwork titled “Light Blue Movers,” created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1987, is an exemplary piece of Neo-Expressionism and Street Art. The medium employed is a combination of acrylic, crayon on canvas, and it measures 223.5 x 228.5 cm. This genre painting resides in a private collection.
The artwork features two abstract, humanoid figures whose movements and gestures evoke the action of moving a large, red chair. The figures are rendered in shades of blue, contrasting sharply against the white background. One figure seems to be carrying the chair while the other assists, suggesting themes of labor and cooperation. The word “IDEAL” is prominently displayed in an oval frame in the upper right section of the canvas, indicative of Basquiat’s characteristic use of text and symbols. Additionally, there are scattered scribbles and marks, including some illegible writing, which contribute to the raw, energetic aesthetic typical of Basquiat’s body of work. The piece embodies a sense of dynamism and urgency, evoking socio-economic themes prevalent in the artist’s oeuvre.
