artist research

jean Michael basquiat was an American artist who was heavily involved in the SAMO project which was an informal graffiti duo they did a series of works in Manhattan in the 1970s. he was a very expressive painter who exhibited many of his works all of the wold. most of his art work commented on some of the worlds issues at the time and although his art was very serious in its nature his use of bright colours and bold line work made it very appealing to look at and would seem quite joyful. I personally love the style of his work and hope to convey some of that raw boldness and freedom within my art.