No. 102551016

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Omhie - Urban Anxiety (XL)
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€ 110
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Omhie - Urban Anxiety (XL)

The Concept - "Urban Anxiety" is a compelling masterpiece situated at the crossroads of contemporary Pop Art and urban Neo-expressionism. The painting reimagines the universal figure of Mickey Mouse, stripping away his typical commercial cheerfulness to plunge him into an atmosphere charged with metropolitan tension. The iconic pose—hands pressed against his face—explicitly evokes Munch’s The Scream, turning the character into a symbol of modern existential angst. The style is intentionally raw and visceral: the bold black outlines are thick and textured, layered with paint drippings and graphic marks characteristic of street art. The inclusion of the stylized crown—a tribute to Basquiat’s visual language—and the cowboy hat featuring a yellow lightning bolt suggests a quest for rebellion and identity within the chaos. The contrast between the neutral background tones and the primary color accents makes this piece a high-impact visual statement, perfectly suited for a modern or industrial interior design. Artwork Details - Title: Urban Anxiety Style: Neo-Pop · Pop Art · Street Art · Graffiti Art · Urban Contemporary Medium: Mixed Media (Acrylic, Spray Paint, High-Relief Markers) on high quality Canvas. Size: 90x90cm (finished size)(Note: +5cm margin on each side, reserved for stretching, total canvas size 100x100cm) Signature: Hand-signed front and back Condition: Excellent Certificate: Hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity included Frame: Not included Shipping Information - Packaging: Professionally packed and shipped worldwide, rolled in a secure tube to ensure maximum protection. Tracking: A tracking number will be provided immediately upon shipment.

No. 102551016

Sold
Omhie - Urban Anxiety (XL)

Omhie - Urban Anxiety (XL)

The Concept
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"Urban Anxiety" is a compelling masterpiece situated at the crossroads of contemporary Pop Art and urban Neo-expressionism. The painting reimagines the universal figure of Mickey Mouse, stripping away his typical commercial cheerfulness to plunge him into an atmosphere charged with metropolitan tension. The iconic pose—hands pressed against his face—explicitly evokes Munch’s The Scream, turning the character into a symbol of modern existential angst.

The style is intentionally raw and visceral: the bold black outlines are thick and textured, layered with paint drippings and graphic marks characteristic of street art. The inclusion of the stylized crown—a tribute to Basquiat’s visual language—and the cowboy hat featuring a yellow lightning bolt suggests a quest for rebellion and identity within the chaos. The contrast between the neutral background tones and the primary color accents makes this piece a high-impact visual statement, perfectly suited for a modern or industrial interior design.

Artwork Details
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Title: Urban Anxiety
Style: Neo-Pop · Pop Art · Street Art · Graffiti Art · Urban Contemporary
Medium: Mixed Media (Acrylic, Spray Paint, High-Relief Markers) on high quality Canvas.
Size: 90x90cm (finished size)(Note: +5cm margin on each side, reserved for stretching, total canvas size 100x100cm)
Signature: Hand-signed front and back
Condition: Excellent
Certificate: Hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity included
Frame: Not included

Shipping Information
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Packaging: Professionally packed and shipped worldwide, rolled in a secure tube to ensure maximum protection.
Tracking: A tracking number will be provided immediately upon shipment.

Final bid
€ 110
Maurizio Buquicchio
Expert
Gallery Estimate  € 500 - € 600

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