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Ryan McGinness — May I Have a Large Cup of Coffee?
Ryan McGinness

May I Have a Large Cup of Coffee?

Ryan McGinness's *May I Have a Large Cup of Coffee?* is a vibrant, graphic work rendered in acrylic and urethane enamel on wood panel, showcasing his signature visual language of layered iconography and bold, flat color. The title phrase, a mnemonic device for remembering the digits of pi (3.14159265), hints at the conceptual wit embedded within McGinness's visually dynamic compositions. His precise, sign-painting aesthetic bridges the worlds of fine art, graphic design, and pop culture, creating imagery that is simultaneously accessible and intellectually engaging.

Medium
acrylic and urethane enamel on wood panel

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 15, 2015

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Ryan McGinness, May I Have a Large Cup of Coffee?

Ryan McGinness's *May I Have a Large Cup of Coffee?* is a vibrant, graphic work rendered in acrylic and urethane enamel on wood panel, showcasing his signature visual language of layered iconography and bold, flat color. The title phrase, a mnemonic device for remembering the digits of pi (3.14159265), hints at the conceptual wit embedded within McGinness's visually dynamic compositions. His precise, sign-painting aesthetic bridges the worlds of fine art, graphic design, and pop culture, creating imagery that is simultaneously accessible and intellectually engaging.

Medium
acrylic and urethane enamel on wood panel
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold Colors, Male Artist, Street Art Influence, Wood Panel, Graphic Design Aesthetic, American Artist, Pop Art, Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Art, Established Artist, Symbolic Imagery, Playful Mood

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