Michael Banks 41x31 Framed "Bull of Memory" Mixed Media Abstract WP6316 SOLD

This large mixed-media work by Alabama outsider artist Michael Banks presents a powerful, abstracted bull emerging from layers of paint, collage, and found materials. Executed on heavy watercolor paper, the composition combines energetic brushwork, embedded paper fragments, and assembled elements to create an image that feels both primal and contemporary.

The bull's dark head and sweeping horns dominate the composition, while rich reds, blues, creams, and earth tones create a sense of movement and vitality. A fragment of a crossword puzzle, incorporated into the surface, reflects Banks' ongoing practice of transforming discarded materials into meaningful visual narratives. The layered textures and dimensional elements blur the line between painting and assemblage, inviting viewers to discover new details with each viewing.

Bold, expressive, and deeply rooted in Banks' unique artistic vocabulary, this work demonstrates his ability to find powerful imagery within abstraction while honoring the history of the reclaimed materials he uses.

The framed piece is 41" wide and 31" long and 1.75" deep.   

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