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Untitled: Street Art - Graffiti Art Before Basquiat

Creator: Alvin Carl Hollingsworth
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Sometimes, the most celebrated artists are not the most original. Such is the case with Jean-Michel Basquiat, known for bringing into mainstream abstract yet representational street art that incorporated graffiti, black identity, found objects. Alvin C. Hollingsworth proceeds him. He was a New York-based African-American artist and Spiral Group member. In the mid 1970's, Hollingsworth was widely exhibited in such mainstream New York galleries as the Allan Stone Gallery and Terry Dintenfas Gallery was doing what we call today "Street Art". Untitled, circa 1976, exhibits many characteristics that made Basquiat one of the world's most famous and expensive artists, except Hollingsworth did it before Basquiat. It is abstract yet representational. It has an urban-inspired mixed-media approach, and it formed of found materials with graffiti like lettering and non-traditional forms painting that reflect that type found on New York subways in the 70's. Untitled may have been exhibited at the Allan Stone Gallery in 1977. Signed lower left.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Mixed Media Oil paint, Metal Mesh, Wood, , Glue, Fiberboard
Condition:	Good. some yellowing varnish - minor seperation of collage elements.
Creation Date:	1976 circaa
Styles / Movements:	Outsider Art, African American, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	761645

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	36 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.