Untitled

Untitled

Ashley Bickerton

1988

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting features a collection of dark shapes against a light background. The shapes include various weapons, such as guns and knives, as well as animals like sharks and scorpions. There are also symbols like skulls and crosses, and words like "danger" and "cancer." The overall effect is one of menace and threat. One interesting detail is the use of a shark as a symbol of danger. Sharks are often feared for their powerful jaws and sharp teeth, and their inclusion in the painting adds to the sense of menace. To learn more about the artist behind this painting, explore the work of Ashley Bickerton.

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