The artwork titled “Net Weight” was created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. This piece, which belongs to the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements, is rendered using a mix of acrylic, crayon, and graphite on canvas. The figurative artwork measures 183 x 239 cm and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork is a chaotic and richly layered composition, characteristic of Basquiat’s style. The canvas is filled with a multitude of fragmented and overlapping figures, faces, and text. Dominated by bold and expressive lines, the piece employs a vivid color palette, with significant uses of red, yellow, blue, and black. The central elements appear to be crowned figures, which are recurrent motifs in Basquiat’s work, symbolizing royalty and self-empowerment. Amidst the vibrant chaos, scribbled words and numbers are interspersed, blending into the visual dynamism of the canvas. The overall effect is one of frenetic energy and visual complexity, inviting viewers to delve into its depths to uncover hidden meanings and narratives.