Sailor Barfight 1981 2012

"Sailor Barfight 1981" is a 2012 painting by American artist Joe Machine, known for his darkly humorous and grotesque style. The painting depicts a violent brawl in a bar, with sailors engaged in a bloody fight. The scene is full of chaotic energy, with distorted figures and splatterings of blood. Machine's use of exaggerated features and graphic imagery captures the intensity and brutality of the scene, creating a visually striking and unsettling work. The work is a prime example of Machine's characteristic style, which often explores themes of violence, masculinity, and the darker side of human nature.