The artwork entitled “Slippery When Wet, 1985” was created by Richard Hambleton in 1985. Executed in acrylic, this piece is a notable example of the street art and conceptual art movements.
The artwork features a dynamic and abstract composition, characterized by vigorous brushstrokes and splatters. Primarily rendered in a black acrylic medium against a light background, the piece evokes a sense of motion and fluidity, perhaps suggestive of a figure in action. The irregular, spontaneous application of paint delivers a sense of raw energy, encapsulating the essence of street art’s ephemeral and subversive qualities, while also engaging in the intellectual discourse typical of conceptual art.
