Bad Micky

Description

This artwork features a stylized depiction of a cartoon mouse, reminiscent of the iconic Mickey Mouse, but with a dark and subversive twist. The mouse’s head is centered on the canvas, with large, rounded ears and a smiling face that is almost skeletal.

The character’s eyes are stark red with small black pupils, giving it a somewhat malevolent look. The nose is a simple black dot, and the wide grin reveals a set of white teeth that seem slightly too sharp and irregular, enhancing the sinister feel.

The background is divided into two distinct sections: the top is a deep, almost chocolate brown with red stars scattered throughout, which creates a contrast with the character and adds a layer of complexity to the image. The bottom section features vertical stripes in a darker shade of red, over which blue stripes are dripping down, merging with red at the bottom to suggest blood. This could imply a darker theme or narrative behind the seemingly innocent cartoon character.

The use of familiar, bright colors and cartoon imagery juxtaposed with the dripping, almost violent motifs presents a thought-provoking dichotomy, inviting the viewer to consider the duality of innocence and darkness.

Details

Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm
Orientation: Square
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Style: Expressionism
Year: 2021
Location: Paris, France
Framed: No
Ready to hang: Yes

240,00 

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