
A spoilt pit (or that final creature)
2010
This large scale mixed media work presents a densely layered composition combining figural and botanical elements within an ambiguous architectural space. A solitary figure in teal occupies the right side of the composition, positioned among towering palms and spiky vegetation rendered in vivid greens and reds. The foreground is dominated by aggressive black gestural marks and white passages that fragment the picture plane, while pale architectural forms suggest a deteriorating interior or courtyard. Bas employs multiple technical processes including acrylic, airbrush, household gloss, and block print to create visual complexity and material richness, collapsing distinctions between refined art practice and everyday materials. The work exemplifies contemporary painting's engagement with abstraction, figuration, and cultural narrative, reflecting on decay, domesticity, and the body's relationship to constructed space.
- Medium
- Acrylic, airbrush, household gloss and block print on linen
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Victoria Miro Gallery
Notes
Victoria Miro, Frieze New York 2026, Booth A07, May 13–17, 2026.
For Sale — $450000
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