Attention contemporary art collectors and fans of the New York underground scene: seize the opportunity to acquire “Freaky Wonder”, a unique original work signed by the celebrated American artist, musician, and producer Paul Kostabi (Indrek Paul Kostabi).

Created in 2021, this vertical canvas painting perfectly embodies the neo-expressionist movement of the 80s East Village. With its raw, distorted, and electric portrait, this painting asserts a visual identity of rare power, ideal for energizing a private collection or a bold modern interior.

Artwork Analysis: A Vibrant Neo-Expressionist Portrait

The canvas strikes with the intensity of its colors and the nervous spontaneity of its lines:

The Central Figure: The work features a naive and raw-faced figure, with highly detailed asymmetrical eyes (one turquoise, the other with psychedelic glints) topped by a white and yellow headdress or crown reminiscent of explosions of light. The mouth, painted a fleshy red, reveals stylized black and white teeth.

Urban and Graphic Symbolism: To the right of the figure, a gray shape unfolds, resembling a spine or a primitive fishbone. The background is a chromatic explosion saturated with bright orange, brick red, and yellow, dotted with circular volutes and turquoise and white dots that bring an almost musical rhythm to the canvas.

Major Mixed Media: Kostabi masterfully overlays the rich texture of oil, the vibrancy of acrylic, and the direct line of marker. Thick black outlines structure the anarchy of colors.

Signatures: The work is signed by the artist at the bottom of the front portrait (PAUL KOSTABI). The back of the wooden stretcher also reveals his complete handwritten signature, the official title of the work written in his hand, and the year 2021.

Guarantee & Authenticity

The investment in this international artwork is fully traceable and secured (as evidenced by official documents):

An official Certificate of Authenticity issued by the FOLLIN GALLERY accompanies the painting.

This document certifies the artist's name (Indrek Paul Kostabi), the exact title (Freaky Wonder), the mixed media (Oil, Acrylic, Marker, on Canvas), and the year of creation (2021).

The original gallery label includes the artwork's reference number (PA 1940769).

Features

Artist: Paul Kostabi (Indrek Paul Kostabi)

Title: Freaky Wonder

Year of creation: 2021

Technique: Mixed media (Oil, acrylic, and marker on canvas)

Support: Canvas stretched on original wooden stretcher

Framing: Magnificent "floating frame" type in black wood that allows the edges of the canvas to breathe. The stretcher is already fitted with its hanging wire at the back for immediate installation.

Condition: Perfect conservation state, intact pictorial layer, and colors of flamboyant intensity.

Dimensions: Height with frame 58 cm - Width with frame 42 cm / Canvas height 51 cm - Canvas width 35 cm

💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip

"Freaky Wonder" is a work that exudes a raw, almost electric energy. Its black floating frame gives it an impeccable finish, ready for contemporary, minimalist, or industrial loft-style interiors. To make the fiery palette (orange and red) of the background vibrate, place the painting under targeted lighting. Hung at eye level next to metal furniture, raw concrete, or leather elements, it will instantly become the focal point of your room."