The untitled artwork created by Keith Haring in 1982 is indicative of the Pop Art movement, embodying a figurative genre. Haring’s work is characterized by its bold lines, vivid symbols, and energetic figures, often conveying societal and political messages.
In the artwork at hand, Haring employs his distinctive style of outlining figures and objects with a strong, fluid line. It features a contrasting color scheme, with a dark background and white lines used for the figures and symbols. Central to the composition is a sequence of identical human figures standing beneath an object suggestive of a television set with wings and shapes resembling lightning bolts emanating from its screen. The figures appear to be spectators or worshippers, possibly drawing attention to the influence or control of media over the public. The repeated human forms connote a sense of uniformity and mass conformity, which is a recurring theme in Haring’s work. The simplicity of the figures is balanced with the detailed and complex TV-like entity, creating a dynamic and thought-provoking piece.
