Poison Oasis
- Artist
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Date
- 1981
- Style
- Neo-expressionism
- Genre
- Figurative
"Poison Oasis" is a striking canvas that exemplifies Neo-expressionism with its bold, emotive brushstrokes and vivid color palette. Created using acrylic paints and spray paint, the artwork combines figurative imagery with surreal, distorted forms. The composition evokes a sense of decay and allure, concealing a toxic paradise within the lush, yet ominous landscape. Its raw aesthetic challenges viewers to interpret the juxtaposition of beauty and danger.
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