Two Cultures – Red c. 1985

"Two Cultures – Red" is a 1985 work by American artist Mark Kostabi (b. 1960). This brightly colored work features two figures, rendered in a graphic style, set against a mottled pink and green background that resembles marble. The figures, both female, wear red garments and appear to be carrying objects, but the style of the work is more suggestive than representational, making the meaning open to interpretation. Kostabi is known for his works which often incorporate a sense of mystery and an exploration of the human condition.