Dr Lakra | Untitled, #10, 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 #10 by Dr. Lakra, a 2008 etching on Guarro paper, showcases a collection of tattoo-inspired illustrations that fuse whimsy with dark symbolism. This limited edition print, published by Poligrafa Obra Grafica in Barcelona, combines traditional tattoo motifs like a mermaid, a winged devil figure, a severed hand with a palmistry symbol, and various mythical creatures. Rendered in sepia and red tones, each element exudes a vintage feel, as though lifted from classic flash tattoo sheets. The arrangement, featuring symbols like the phrase Hoy Te… and a question mark alongside cryptic imagery, invites the viewer into a surreal narrative blending curiosity, danger, and mysticism. Dr. Lakra’s work captures an exploration of cultural and subcultural symbols, creating a layered composition that is both nostalgic and mysterious.

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, #10, 2008

Name: Untitled, #10, 2008
SKU: 8019
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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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 Surrealism?

Surrealism began in the 1920s as an art and literary movement with the goal of revealing the unconscious mind and unleashing the imagination by exploring unusual and dream-like imagery. Influenced by Sigmund Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis, Surrealist artists and writers sought to bring the unconscious into rational life, blurring the lines between reality and dreams. The movement aimed to challenge conventional perceptions and express the irrational aspects of the human experience.

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Untitled, #10, 2008

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