Soul of the Underground 1959

"Soul of the Underground," created in 1959 by Jean Dubuffet, exemplifies the artist's signature style of Art Brut. This abstract work, characterized by its rough texture and earthy tones, appears to be a landscape of sorts, perhaps depicting a subterranean scene. Dubuffet, a pioneer of the Art Brut movement, sought to challenge traditional art conventions by embracing the raw and unrefined, giving voice to the creative impulses of everyday individuals. The work's fragmented and textural nature reflects Dubuffet's fascination with the "unconscious" and the "raw," inviting viewers to engage with the spontaneous expression of art.