The artwork, titled “Sometimes I drink to forget art,” was created by the artist Ben in the year 1984. This piece belongs to the Conceptual Art movement and falls under the figurative genre.
The artwork features a simplistic, figurative style where the dominant image is a yellow human-like figure. This figure is depicted holding a small cup or glass, positioned near its open mouth as if in the act of drinking. The phrase “sometimes I drink to forget art” is prominently displayed in handwritten text across the top, providing a direct and somewhat humorous commentary on the relationship between the creator and their creative process. The date ’84 and the signature ‘Ben’ are inscribed in the lower right corner, further verifying the creator’s authorship and the year of creation. The overall composition utilizes a minimalist aesthetic with a bold dichotomy of black outlines against the bright yellow figure on a stark white background.