“What We Take In Is All That We Pull From” – Original Artwork by Joseph Arthur

A striking neo-expressionist piece featuring a haunting portrait executed with Arthur’s characteristic raw energy and emotional depth. The work combines bold black lines with dramatic drips and explosive mark-making against a textured gray background.

Technical Details:

• Medium: Mixed media on canvas
• Style: Neo-expressionist/Contemporary
• Primary palette: Black, white, red, gray, with touches of orange and yellow
• Features dramatic drip techniques and text elements
• Notable techniques: Layered paint application, gestural brushwork, drip work

Artistic Elements:

• Powerful central face with distinctive eye treatment
• Explosive black spiky marks creating dynamic energy
• Dramatic white and red drip effects
• Textural gray background with subtle color variations
• Handwritten text integration at bottom
• Orange/yellow glow effect creating focal point
• Characteristic gestural mark-making

The piece exemplifies Arthur’s mastery of combining controlled line work with spontaneous elements, creating a powerful tension between structure and chaos. The work’s emotional intensity is amplified by its dramatic contrasts and dynamic composition.

Perfect for: Contemporary art collectors, modern galleries, or sophisticated spaces that appreciate emotionally charged artwork. The piece’s dramatic presence makes it ideal as a focal point in spaces that can support bold, expressive work.

This painting showcases Arthur’s signature ability to create works that are both visually arresting and emotionally resonant, bridging street art energy with fine art sophistication.