The artwork titled “Man with Wooden Teeth” was created by Dana Schutz in 2005. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism movement and is categorized as a portrait.
The artwork depicts a quite abstract and expressive rendering of a man’s face. The figure appears to be consuming or biting into a set of wooden teeth, as suggested by the title. The brushstrokes are bold and energetic, with a vivid palette dominated by warm hues of yellow, orange, and red, contrasted by accents of cooler blue and green tones in the background. The facial features, particularly the eyes and mouth, are heavily exaggerated and stylized, contributing to the emotional intensity and striking visual impact characteristic of Neo-Expressionism. The background is also rendered with dynamic and expressive brushwork, suggesting a natural setting with trees and sky. This artwork captures a compelling fusion of whimsical subject matter and vigorous painterly technique.
