Multi-Eyed Psychotropic Portrait
Mixed media painting on stretched canvas • Emerging contemporary artist; suggests influence of Neo-Expressionism (Basquiat-inspired) or visionary/outsider art traditions
Style & Movement
Neo-Expressionism / Psychedelic Surrealism
Medium & Technique
Acrylic paint, oil pastels, and possibly charcoal or graphite; executed with gestural mark-making, heavy impasto in areas, and sgraffito-like scratching for texture
Creation Period
Contemporary, likely created circa 2010-2024
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 36 x 24 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A fragmented human face dominated by numerous ocular motifs (eyes) scattered across the forehead, cheeks, and nose. The composition features two main weeping eyes with long vertical drips, a central third eye, and vibrant, non-naturalistic colors suggesting an internal psychological or hallucinogenic state.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the surface appears stable with vibrant pigment retention and no visible signs of age-related degradation
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,500 (based on emerging artist market trends)
Auction Estimate
$300 - $800
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a local contemporary gallery; no visible labels or secondary market stamps are present
Art Historical Significance
The work explores themes of surveillance, hyper-awareness, and the 'multi-faceted self.' It sits within the contemporary trend of revitalizing raw, expressive figuration to communicate mental health or metaphysical experiences.
Notable Features
Heavy use of primary and secondary colors against a dark, moody background; distinctive 'weeping' drip technique and rhythmic, repetitive eye iconography.
Condition Issues
None visible; minor edge wear common to unframed gallery-wrapped canvases
Conservation Recommendations
Professional framing with a shadow box or float frame is recommended to protect the delicate oil pastel medium which remains smudgeplay-sensitive; keep out of direct UV light.