
Cartoon Network
1997
Peter Halley's "Cartoon Network" is a two part canvas work that exemplifies his distinctive neo geo aesthetic through the use of vibrant fluorescent and metallic pigments alongside traditional acrylic paint. The artist employs Roll a Tex, a textured medium, to create dimensional surfaces that evoke digital imagery and contemporary visual culture while referencing the glowing cathode ray tubes of television screens. The combination of pearlescent and fluorescent materials produces a luminous, energetic effect that bridges the gap between painting and the artificial light of electronic media.
- Medium
- acrylic, fluorescent, metallic, pearlescent acrylic and Roll-a-Tex on canvas, in two parts
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
October 10, 2024
Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000
Lot 134
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