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Martin Wong — El Caribe
Martin Wong

El Caribe

1988

Martin Wong's "El Caribe" is an acrylic painting on canvas that showcases the artist's characteristic style of depicting urban landscapes and architectural details with vibrant color and meticulous attention to surface textures. Presented in a found frame of the artist's selection, the work reflects Wong's engagement with vernacular aesthetics and his practice of rescuing discarded materials to create cohesive artistic presentations. The painting exemplifies Wong's commitment to celebrating overlooked aspects of city life and the built environment, particularly in neighborhoods like the Lower East Side where he was based.

Medium
acrylic on canvas, in artist's found frame

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 20, 2024

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Martin Wong, El Caribe, 1988

Martin Wong's "El Caribe" is an acrylic painting on canvas that showcases the artist's characteristic style of depicting urban landscapes and architectural details with vibrant color and meticulous attention to surface textures. Presented in a found frame of the artist's selection, the work reflects Wong's engagement with vernacular aesthetics and his practice of rescuing discarded materials to create cohesive artistic presentations. The painting exemplifies Wong's commitment to celebrating overlooked aspects of city life and the built environment, particularly in neighborhoods like the Lower East Side where he was based.

Medium
acrylic on canvas, in artist's found frame
Year
1988
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Street Art Documentation, Acrylic On Canvas, Public Art, Chinese-American Artist, urban graffiti, Caribbean culture, Late 20th Century, Vibrant Energy, metropolitan landscape, Neo-Expressionism

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