The artwork named “Pork Sans” by the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat was created in 1981. It is executed using pencil and is associated with the art movements of Neo-Expressionism and Street Art. The piece, which is abstract in genre, measures 211 x 85.5 cm.
The artwork exhibits a raw, chaotic composition marked by a vibrant use of colors and rough, almost primitive, line work reminiscent of graffiti. The dominant colors are red, blue, black, and white, applied in a manner that evokes urgency and spontaneity. Various abstract symbols and fragmented words can be seen throughout the piece, creating a sense of layered meaning and visual cacophony. At the center, a grotesque face with a menacing expression and red eyes is rendered in black and is surrounded by a chaotic tangle of lines, adding a focal point and an eerie element to the piece. The overall effect is one of intense emotion and raw energy, hallmarks of Basquiat’s distinctive style and the Neo-Expressionist movement.
