Stylized Portrait with Blue Eyes
Mixed media painting on paper, framed under glass • Undertermined; contemporary street-art influenced painter (Manner of lowbrow or street-art movements)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Urban / Lowbrow Art; character-driven style heavily influenced by graffiti and underground comics
Medium & Technique
Acrylic and ink on paper; utilizes a combination of fluid paint pouring/splatter for the background and bold graphic ink line-work for the central figure
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Circa 1995-2015)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8x10 inches (image size); vertical portrait orientation in an rectangular metal frame
Subject Description
A close-up, abstracted face featuring large, oversized blue eyes with heavy lids and thick black outlines. The head is boxy with a stylized black hairstyle. The background consists of chaotic red and blue abstract washes, contrasting with the precise graphic nature of the central character.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the work appears stable under glass with vibrant color retention
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $450 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired from a contemporary gallery, local art fair, or street art market. No visible labels or signatures are identifiable in the current photograph.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the 'Lowbrow' movement or New Contemporary art wave where street-art aesthetics were brought to more traditional supports like paper and canvas for gallery display.
Notable Features
High-contrast graphic style; the combination of an expressive, messy background with a highly controlled 'sticker-style' central figure is a characteristic of urban pop-art.
Condition Issues
Minor ripple in the paper support suggests it may not be fully dry-mounted; slight dust under the glass and minor abrasions on the metal frame edges.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the work is matted with acid-free materials; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the thin ink lines and fluid acrylic washes.