Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Kenny Scharf is a renowned artist affiliated with the 1980s-era East Village art movement in New York City.
Scharf developed a distinct and uniquely personal artistic style in paintings and prints as well as sculpture, alongside his mentor Andy Warhol, and contemporaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring with whom he pioneered contemporary street art. References to popular culture reoccur throughout Scharf's works, such as appropriated cartoon characters from the "Flintstones" and "Jetsons," as well as imagined anthropomorphic creatures. Through ecstatic compositions and a dazzling color palette, he presents an immersive viewing experience that is both intimate and fresh.
Scharf's multifaceted practice — spanning painting, sculpture, installation work, murals, performance and fashion — reflects his dedication to the creation of dynamic forms of art that deconstruct existing artistic hierarchies, echoing the philosophy of Pop artists. Yet Scharf’s artistic significance expands beyond the art historical terrain of Pop art; the artist instead coined the term “Pop Surrealist” to describe his one-of-a-kind practice. His inclusion in the 1985 Whitney Biennial marked the start of his international phenomenon, a reputation that continues to thrive today.
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(Biography provided by End to End Gallery)
1980s Pop Art Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
Late 20th Century American Modern Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pen, Watercolor
1960s Abstract Geometric Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Pen, Pencil
1980s Abstract Expressionist Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Permanent Marker
2010s Contemporary Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paste, Ink, Pen, Pencil
1960s Pop Art Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Graphite
2010s Folk Art Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Crayon, Permanent Marker, Pencil
1980s Pop Art Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
2010s Contemporary Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Ballpoint Pen, Graphite
1980s Abstract Impressionist Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Pen, Color Pencil
1980s Realist Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pen, Color Pencil, Gouache
2010s Folk Art Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Ballpoint Pen
2010s Folk Art Kenny Scharf Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Crayon, Permanent Marker, Pencil
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- What is Kenny Scharf known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kenny Scharf, who coined the term “Pop Surrealist”, is known for pioneering street art and for his numerous references to pop culture and cartoon characters in his work. His art is exciting and colorful, creating an immersive experience for the viewer. Find original Kenny Scharf art on 1stDibs.


