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Richard Hambleton — Dangerous
Richard Hambleton

Dangerous

A striking example of Richard Hambleton's raw, urban sensibility, this work features his characteristically gestural and menacing figure rendered in enamel on a found pressed metal sign. The repurposed industrial surface adds a gritty authenticity to the image, reinforcing the tension between the painted form and its utilitarian origins. True to his street art roots, Hambleton transforms discarded material into a visceral statement on danger and presence.

Medium
enamel on found pressed metal sign

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Under the Influence

April 8, 2014

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Richard Hambleton, Dangerous

A striking example of Richard Hambleton's raw, urban sensibility, this work features his characteristically gestural and menacing figure rendered in enamel on a found pressed metal sign. The repurposed industrial surface adds a gritty authenticity to the image, reinforcing the tension between the painted form and its utilitarian origins. True to his street art roots, Hambleton transforms discarded material into a visceral statement on danger and presence.

Medium
enamel on found pressed metal sign
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dark Mood, Street Art, Cult Artist, Enamel Paint, Urban Art, Male Artist, Found Object, American Artist, Late 20th Century, Neo-Expressionism, Figurative, Black and White

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