Basquiat mouse 2021

Here we see Sergey Piskunov's 'Basquiat Mouse', a contemporary artwork that plays with themes of appropriation and pop culture. The sculpture is a riot of colour and form, its cubist-like construction immediately grabbing your attention. Piskunov uses the mouse form as a canvas for a complex arrangement of Basquiat's signature motifs. Each plane of the sculpture is covered in bold lines, vibrant colours, and cryptic symbols reminiscent of Basquiat's neo-expressionist style. The choice of the mouse, a common figure in popular culture, is juxtaposed against the high art references of Basquiat. The semiotic interplay between the two creates a dialogue about art, commodity, and cultural value. The overlay of transparent material gives another layer to the composition, by disrupting the surface. It suggests ideas of packaging and preservation, blurring the lines between art object and consumer product. Ultimately, Piskunov challenges us to consider how we assign meaning and worth in a world saturated with images and icons.