- Artists
USA
Netherlands
Netherlands
Poland
Spain
France 
Leeches
Leeches is a painting by Basquiat representing his characteristic neoexpressionist style, which combines expressive brushstrokes, text, and symbols with deep social commentary. The work draws attention to the use of the leech motif as a symbol of parasitism, exploitation, or negative influences on society.
Portrait of the Creator
-
Artist
Jean-Michel Basquiat
-
Date of birth and death
December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988
-
Natinality
American
-
Style
Neo-expressionism, graffiti, street art
-
Significant works
Irony of Negro Policeman (1981), Untitled (Skull) (1981), Boy and Dog in Johnnypump (1982), Defacement (1983), Hollywood Africans (1983)
Information about the work
-
Year:
1983
-
Execution technique:
tempera, oil, spray on canvas
-
Theme:
neoexpressionism, exploitation, parasitism, social tensions
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
-
Inner Narrative
The leech motif is used as a metaphor criticizing social and political aspects of life, showing the struggle between the individual and the system, exploitation, and coping with difficulties.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting the work, it is important to consider the socio-political context, the symbolism of parasitism, and the artist's individual style, which combines text with image to create a multilayered message.See other works by this artist
Native Carrying Some Guns, Bibles, Amorites on Safari
- Artist: Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Year: 1982
