The artwork titled “Poke,” created by Dana Schutz in 2010, is a notable piece within the Neo-Expressionism movement and falls under the genre of figurative art.
The artwork depicts a surreal and somewhat unsettling scene where an oversized hand is poking the eye of a figure, who is casually holding a cup of coffee. The figure’s face expresses a calm demeanor contrasting with the absurdity of the situation. The background consists of abstract, colorful patterns and a simplified representation of a room with a table, adding to the disorienting atmosphere. Schutz’s use of vivid colors and exaggerated forms contributes to the expressive, emotional intensity typical of Neo-Expressionism.
