Equals Pi YP x JM Basquiat
Original price was: $634.00.$190.20Current price is: $190.20.
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Artwork sold in perfect condition Artwork location Spain Medium PVC or Silicon piping with LED lights mounted on recycled acrylic board Jean-Michel Basquiats 1983 is an intriguing work that reflects the artists unique approach to language mathematics and social criticism The title of the work refers to a mathematical equation involving the equals symbol and the number Pi Ï an irrational and transcendental number that has profound significance in both mathematics and art Basquiat known for his interest in symbols codes and the blending of disciplines uses these elements to explore themes of knowledge power and the perception of reality The work features a central human figure as is typical in many of Basquiats paintings which is surrounded by graphic elements and symbols that could be related to art and science The presence of the word Pi written prominently and the mathematical symbol of the equal generate a visual play between the abstract and the logical combining scientific language with the artists visceral expressiveness By incorporating mathematics into his work Basquiat also reflects his fascination with complex ideas and how academic knowledge can interact with popular culture history and politics nbsp The style of remains characteristic of Basquiat a free use of painting and drawing with aggressive strokes and bright colors creating an atmosphere of controlled chaos The work can be interpreted as a reflection on how logical and rational structures represented by mathematics coexist with the disorder and emotion of the human world As in other pieces of his career Basquiat uses to challenge conventions and break down the barriers between different forms of knowledge and communication inviting the viewer to question how we interpret reality and the disciplines that define it This isnt just decor its a slice of art history in neon inviting you to ponder the true value of wisdom and the irony of the dunce cap in a world hungry for enlightenment The flexible LED tube is safe and environmentally friendly too Set the light to the time of day with adjustable brightness Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat Licensed by Artestar New York Each sign is made of a neon flex material consisting of PVC or Silicon piping with LED lights that is mounted on a recycled acrylic board These materials allow to create realistic neon signs with bright lights and intense color while being more durable affordable and sustainable than traditional neon Sustainability is taken seriously thanks to its LED lights which consumes 6 times less energy than traditional lights lasting up to 100000 hours These neon is crafted using recycled materials and 100 recycled packaging including removing all useless plastic Read more




