
Spin Skull
2009
This striking artwork features a skull silhouette filled with vibrant, radial brushstrokes that burst outward from the center in concentric patterns. The composition employs a dynamic color palette including purples, greens, golds, yellows, and blacks, creating a sense of explosive energy and motion. The white negative space of the skull shape contrasts sharply against the chaotic, gestural painted background. The work exemplifies contemporary exploration of mortality and memento mori through bold abstract expressionist techniques. The spinning, radiating effect creates an optical illusion of movement and intensity within the defined skull form.
- Medium
- Acrylic on paper
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · EHC Fine Art Auction
Notes
Lot 121 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026). Signed.
🔨 Auction Lot
EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary
May 19, 2026
Lot 121
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