The artwork is a testament to Bou's journey through Latin America, having graduated from the Armando Reverón visual arts Institute. Later, she explored Europe, particularly Spain, her father's homeland. Refusing comparisons to Basquiat, Irene Bou's work finds its roots in the expressive trails of masters like Egon Schiele.

"Como Mal Dibujado" is a harmonious blend of acrylic, charcoal, lead pastel, and lacquer. Within the 23.75 x 17.75-inch frame, the abstract head portrait draws you into a world where identity is elusive, yet each stroke tells profound stories of mundane and melancholic aspects of life. Bou's unique style has earned her recognition, with regular exhibitions in both her homeland and her adopted country, France.

Similair to the street styles by the artistic spirits of Jacques Delvaux and Jean Basquiat, Irene Bou's work resonates with the raw energy and bold strokes characteristic of these renowned artists. The abstract head portrait not only reflects her Latin American and European influences but also pays homage to the diverse expressions within contemporary art.

size: 18 x 12 matte, 23.75 x 17.75 outside frame. ASKart: Irene Bou (20/21st century) is known for Painting. Google: Irène Bou was born in 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela. She graduated in Latin America at Armando Reverón visual arts Institute. She then embarked on an adventure for Europe and moved to Spain, her father's homeland.She refuses to be compared with Basquait, her work has put down roots in the trails of expressionist masters like Egon Schiele. In her work, acrylic, charcoal, lead pastel and lacquer complete one another to create characters who don't have an identity, but depict deep, meaningful and subtle stories from mundane life but also melancholic and a dehumanized life. A unique style, her art stands out and this has led her to regularly exhibit in her homeland but also her adopted country, including France

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