The artwork titled “Vivisection” was created by the artist known as 3D in 1988. As part of the street art movement, this piece falls under the genre of symbolic painting, which often delves into conceptual and metaphorical imagery rather than purely representational forms.
The artwork itself appears to be an abstract representation with a central form that could be interpreted as a stylized figure or creature. Dominant colors include shades of purple and green, set against a backdrop that has a rust-like texture and coloration, providing a sense of agedness or decay. The figure seems to be overlaid or intersected by green hand-like shapes that may symbolize interference, manipulation, or dissection, resonating with the title “Vivisection.” This adds a potentially unsettling or provocative layer to the piece, prompting viewers to reflect on themes related to intrusion upon life or nature. The stylization is quite simplified, emphasizing forms and colors over detail, and suggesting a sense of movement or transformation. The use of street art techniques is evident in the choice of bold colors and the somewhat raw, unrefined backdrop, typical of work found in an urban environment.
