The artwork titled “Overdose” was created by Michel Majerus in 1997. This piece belongs to the Neo-Pop Art movement and is classified under the figurative genre.
The artwork is a vibrant and eclectic composition, featuring a collage of various commercial and popular cultural elements. Prominently, there’s a large depiction of packaged food items including chocolates and detergent boxes, creating an overwhelming visual impact. There is a mixture of bold graphics and colorful imagery, including sections of logos and advertisements. Another striking element is a cartoonish figure, recognizable from popular media, adding to the amalgamation of different visual motifs. The various segments are seamlessly integrated, reflecting a blend of consumer culture and artistic interpretation characteristic of Neo-Pop Art. This assembly of imagery is both reflective and critical of contemporary society’s consumption patterns and media influence.
