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Archival pigment print on cotton paper, hand beveled edges

For the Good Times by Wes Lang, an archival pigment print on cotton paper from 2020, presents a haunting and evocative image of a skull adorned with a traditional Native American headdress. The piece combines vivid, painterly strokes in reds, yellows, and blues, giving the feathers a dynamic, almost fire-like quality. The skull’s hollow eyes and bared teeth contrast sharply with the colorful, ceremonial adornment, creating a juxtaposition between life and death, tradition and decay. Lang’s work often explores themes of Americana and mortality, and here he presents a powerful meditation on legacy, identity, and cultural memory.

Wes Lang (USA, 1972) is a contemporary artist known for his evocative paintings and drawings that fuse American iconography with personal symbolism. His work incorporates motifs like skulls, Native American imagery, and references to the American West, exploring freedom and self-discovery. Influenced by Cy Twombly and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lang has exhibited internationally.

Wes Lang

For the good times, 2020

Name: For the good times, 2020
SKU: 8632

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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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Archival Print

Archival PrintAn archival print refers to a fine art reproduction of museum quality, created using the highest quality materials and methods. These prints are produced on the finest papers and with inks specifically designed to resist color fading over time. Drawings and paintings are reproduced using a fine art printer with exceptionally high resolution, ensuring longevity and preservation of the artwork.

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Edition of 75 + 20 AP

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Wes Lang (b. 1972 USA) is an American contemporary artist known for his distinctive and provocative paintings that blend elements of Americana, tattoo culture, and existential themes. Lang’s work is characterized by its raw, expressive style, often featuring skulls, Native American imagery, religious symbols, and text, creating a visual language that explores the complexities of life, death, and identity. His paintings are often layered with historical references, pop culture icons, and personal symbolism, reflecting his deep engagement with the American cultural landscape. Lang’s art is both celebratory and critical, paying homage to the freedom and rebellious spirit of American culture while also questioning its darker aspects. He has gained international recognition for his unique aesthetic and has exhibited his work in major galleries and institutions around the world, solidifying his place as a significant figure in contemporary art.

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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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Wes Lang

For the good times, 2020

58 x 44 cm

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