Dr Lakra | Untitled, #1, 2008 — available on Composition Gallery

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Edition of 50 - Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist - Published by Poligrafa Obra Grafica, Barcelona, Spain, on Guarro Paper - In excellent condition

Untitled #1 by Dr. Lakra, an etching from 2008, offers a haunting assembly of tattoo-inspired imagery on aged Guarro paper, exuding a nostalgic, vintage aesthetic. Published by Poligrafa Obra Grafica in Barcelona, this limited edition print features motifs that merge the mystical with the macabre. Key elements include a central female face with flowing hair, a snake, a pair of horses in motion, a vampire bat, a skull, and a feathered quill, all depicted in sepia and red tones. The intricate details evoke traditional tattoo flash art, yet the composition’s mysterious arrangement encourages contemplation on themes of beauty, danger, and the supernatural. Dr. Lakra’s work encapsulates a unique blend of cultural symbolism, bringing together elements that challenge and intrigue the viewer with a sense of dark allure.

Dr. Lakra (Mexico, 1972), born Jerónimo López Ramírez, is a contemporary artist renowned for his tattoo-inspired art. He transforms vintage illustrations, anatomical prints, and found objects by overlaying them with bold, graphic designs. His works explore themes of identity, culture, and the body, blending traditional tattoo aesthetics with fine art.

Dr Lakra

Untitled, #1, 2008

Name: Untitled, #1, 2008
SKU: 8016
Price: 2500.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Etching

EtchingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

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Edition of 50

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In this modern society, people are focusing on the material, not the spiritual.

- Dr. Lakra

Dr. Lakra (b. 1972, Mexico) is the pseudonym of Jerónimo López Ramírez, a Mexican artist renowned for his distinctive style that blends tattoo art with traditional and contemporary iconography. Originally a tattoo artist, Dr. Lakra’s work has expanded into various mediums, including drawing, painting, and sculpture, where he often reinterprets classic images from popular culture, religious art, and indigenous Mexican traditions. His art is known for its provocative, humorous, and sometimes macabre elements, as he frequently embellishes vintage photographs, magazine covers, and found objects with tattoo-like designs. Dr. Lakra’s work explores themes of identity, mortality, and cultural hybridity, challenging conventional ideas of beauty and the boundaries between high and low art. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, making him a prominent figure in the global contemporary art scene

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What is new figuration?

Neo-Figurative Art is a collective term that refers to the revival of figurative art in America and Europe during the 1960s, following a period dominated by abstraction. Michel Ragon, a French art critic, argued that this resurgence of figuration occurred during a critical time of social and political upheaval in both regions.

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Dr Lakra

Untitled, #1, 2008

56.2 x 76.2 cm

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