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By Eden Gallery,
Posted Feb 28, 2023 ,
In Art Blog, Angelo Accardi, F&G, Eduardo Kobra, Jisbar
Jean-Michel Basquiat is widely considered one of the most important and influential artists of the 20th century. His work, characterized by bold lines, striking imagery, and a profound social commentary, has profoundly impacted the art world. In this blog post, we will explore how four prominent artists represented by Eden Gallery, Jisbar, Eduardo Kobra, F&G, and Angelo Accardi, are paying tribute to Basquiat's legacy through their unique artistic expressions.
Basquiat was an American artist who gained widespread recognition in the 1980s for his unique fusion of street art, graffiti, and fine art. Vivid colors, striking imagery, and powerful social commentary characterize his paintings. He often incorporated text, symbols, and cultural references into his work, exploring themes of race, identity, and politics. Much like Basquiat, Eden Gallery artist Eduardo Kobra is also one of the most recognized street artists in the world whose art is heavily rooted in social commentary. Kobra even has a painting called 'Club 27 - Jimi Hendrix and Jean-Michel Basquiat,' which shows the faces of both Basquiat and Hendrix. They are paired together since they both were artists who mastered their craft and stood for social justice, both tragically dying an untimely death at 27 years old. Eduardo Kobra is following in the footsteps of the iconic Basquiat by sending powerful messages about justice, equality, and social change with his graffiti and art.
One of the things that Basquiat was known for was his expressive and often abstract graffiti or street art, often serving as cultural commentary. Eden Gallery, contemporary artist Jisbar uses these same methods in his street-art style. Jisbar makes many reinterpretations of history's most well-known paintings as he fills the entire canvas with hundreds of colorful and relevant designs, slogans, bold statements, powerful messages, and symbols, all coming together to form a cohesive and mentally stimulating masterpiece. His work encourages the viewers to derive meaning from his art's organized chaos. His mixed media painting, ' Mona Basquiat (Yellow),' is an excellent example of this, with the Mona Lisa presented on a backdrop of Basquiat's art.
Also using Jean Michel Basquiat's art as a backdrop, modern-day surrealist artist Angelo Accardi masters this same technique, adding depth and dimension to his art. Accardi is constantly using new sensations in his elaborate works. He blends a mix of clashing characters and stories, using humor, symbolism, and tributes to famed artists before him in such a way that represents culture, history, and even a prediction of the future. In his painting called 'Basquiat on the Wall II,' Accardi, similar to Jisbar, uses artwork from Jean Michel Basquiat as the backdrop for his art. In this one, he depicts his signature ostrich, which he often paints as symbols of freedom, playfulness, and nobility.
As opposed to using Basquiat's art as a backdrop, two Eden Gallery artists working as a duo, known as F&G (Fratz & Gio), use Jean Michel's symbols and drawings in other creative ways, and much like in Basquiat's work, they also send cultural and political messages. In their sculpture called 'Pitchou Cute 45 "Brooklyn" (Tribute to JM Basquiat),' they honor Basquiat by putting his symbolism and drawings all over the sculpture. This sculpture's message is open for interpretation, as a cute dog is holding a gun with Basquiat's satirical drawings all over it.
As illustrated, many contemporary artists use Jean Michel Basquiat's drawings and symbolism to honor the artist and carry on his traditions. His unique style and subject matter continue to inspire many artists who use his aesthetic and motifs to create reinterpretations. Basquiat's art resonates with people worldwide as it reflects on issues of race, class, power, and identity that remain relevant today. His legacy continues to evolve, and his influence will likely continue to shape the art world for years to come. To see more depictions of historical artwork in the contemporary world, visit the Eden Gallery website or visit a local gallery near you.
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