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About the Work
"Untitled (Dedicated "For Jim-K. Haring '82")" is a felt tip pen on paper drawing created by Keith Haring in 1982. The drawing is signed, dated, and dedicated 'For Jim - K. Haring '82' lower right vertical. The image size is 8.12 x 11.25" and the artwork is framed in a contemporary black frame. The artwork ships framed and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Communicating larger ideas with simple imagery has always been a strength of Haring. Along with enticing subject matter and his ability to introduce strange imagery, his true strength lies in his curation of symbols. In this untitled early work from 1982, Haring’s re-imagining of symbols forces the audience to ask what internal attributes of a bird match with the metamorphosed figure and how does the external imagery (the crowd) relate to the subject and to themselves. Birds and flight are symbolic of freedom or the yearning to be free, and here we have a half-human, half-bird wielding a primitive ‘stick’ to a crowd, a powerful united front against oppression. The stick is a common symbol in Haring’s art and coincides with personal and individual power, he uses it as a way to activate figures and objects in his works with strength.
About the Artist
Keith Haring was a social activist and artist who wasn’t afraid to depict and publicize controversial topics such as war, sexuality, life, and death with his art. Haring used New York City - the walls, stations, and buildings - as his canvas, creating masterpieces for the public eye. His signature cartoon style combined his outspoken political and social activism place Haring amongst the legends in the art world. Born May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Haring grew up fascinated by the cartoon art of Walt Disney, Charles Schultz, and even Dr. Seuss. Haring’s father also drew cartoons as a hobby in his free time, inspiring a young Haring to perhaps make his own one day. Eventually, as a grown man, he moved to New York City to enroll at the School of Visual Arts. It is there Haring found his artistic peers and social niche and became acquainted with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kenny Scharf, among other individuals in the underground art scene.
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