
Untitled (from Undercover set)
1999
This offset lithograph merges vintage black and white photography with hand drawn cartoon elements, creating a surreal juxtaposition between reality and illustration. A figure in traditional clothing holds a katana sword in a rural village setting, while their head has been replaced with a simple cartoon character featuring X eyes and large ears. The composition blends historical imagery with contemporary street art aesthetics, questioning authenticity and identity through visual collage. Drawn clouds frame the scene against an otherwise documentary style photograph, enhancing the dreamlike quality of the work.
- Medium
- Offset lithograph
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · EHC Fine Art Auction
Notes
Lot 34 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026). Signed.
🔨 Auction Lot
EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary
May 19, 2026
Lot 34
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