Keep Your Brain Wash
Limited edition print on heavy paper (likely screenprint or lithograph) • Jerkface (attributed based on visual style and signature lower right)
Style & Movement
Pop Surrealism / Contemporary Street Art / Neo-Pop
Medium & Technique
Multi-color screenprint or high-quality lithography featuring flat color blocking and stencil-style graphic elements
Creation Period
Modern/Contemporary, likely 21st century (c. 2010s-2020s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 18 inches; Portrait format, matted and framed
Subject Description
A stylized, faceless figure outlined in red against a black background. The head area features a chaotic white scribble reminiscent of an atom or neural static. To the right is a blue syringe icon. Top and bottom text read 'KEEP YOUR BRAIN WASH' in a bold, military-press typeface.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; well-preserved under glass with no visible fading, tears, or rippling to the paper substrate
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $600 USD
Provenance History
Numbered '4/50' in pencil lower right, indicating a small limited run. Likely acquired through a contemporary art gallery or direct artist drop.
Art Historical Significance
A commentary on media consumption, medicalization, or social engineering within the context of contemporary urban art. While the artist is best known for 'mashups' of cartoon characters (Simpsons, Looney Tunes), this work explores more graphic, propaganda-style political pop art.
Notable Features
Hand-numbered '4/50' and signed in the lower right margin. The use of a muted olive green for the text headers contrasts with the vibrant red and blue, a hallmark of mid-century propaganda posters.
Condition Issues
None visible from the image; the frame appears intact and the paper edges under the mat look clean.
Conservation Recommendations
Use UV-protective glass if displayed in direct sunlight; maintain a stable humidity environment to prevent paper cockling; ensure acid-free matting is used.