Srinjoy Gangopadhyay, Andy Warhol as Magician, Mixed Media on Board, Framed

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A prominent central figure of andy warhol is presented in magician's attire, dressed in a formal white shirt, red bow … Read more A prominent central figure of andy warhol is presented in magician's attire, dressed in a formal white shirt, red bow tie, and matching cummerbund. With one gloved hand he steadies a black top hat, out of which rises a stylised human skull crowned by a campbell's tomato soup can, while his other hand wields a gold-tipped magic wand. The composition fuses classic portraiture with a vibrant pastiche of urban street art and pop art iconography. Rendered in acrylic and mixed media on rigid board, the surface incorporates layered stencil work, vibrant spray paint drips, and graphic tags. Key visual elements surrounding the central figure include stencilled portraits of marilyn monroe, dollar signs, mickey mouse hand gestures, and graffiti lettering referencing warhol's well-known nickname 'drella'. A high-gloss clear finish covers the surface, highlighting the contrast between the monochromatic figure and the bold red, green, and cobalt blue pigments. The piece is signed by the artist towards the lower right corner. The reverse retains original gallery inventory barcode labels identifying the work as 'warhol magician ii' alongside a handwritten studio label reading 'warhol magician x' and a fine art care instruction sticker. The panel is professionally housed in a bespoke black wooden deep box frame fitted with secure screw eyes and a heavy-duty hanging cord for wall mounting. Produced by contemporary artist srinjoy gangopadhyay, probably during the 2010s or early 2020s, this mixed media work measures approximately 69 cm square by 9 cm deep including the frame, with the central board measuring 24 inches square (61 cm by 61 cm). Both the painted surface and the frame remain in clean, sound order. See less