Framed Dimensions: 31.75" L x 14.5" H x 3 1/8" Depth

Great artists transcend their environments. New York City’s iconic artist Jean-Michel Basquiat rose to fame in the 1980’s with his abstract, expressionist paintings. He was inspired by his upbringing, anatomical drawings, historical documents and complex symbolism. Though he never went to art school, he said he learned about art by observing his surroundings. I created this piece in New York City during the Covid pandemic and knew I had to cut around the first few pages to reveal the Statue of Liberty, though it was deep in the book and near the binding. Basquiat’s trademark crown and powerful verbal messages can be found throughout the piece, vying for attention. I maintained the intense energy from his works by keeping in mind how Basquiat might collage his own works to create a composite piece that could fit in with his prior art. The NFT features an animated signature on the left page, visible on top, ripped away from the book. The right page is seen below, where works pop and patterns swirl to share his eternal energy.

This artwork is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Marco Santini.

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