GUM
BANANA
2023
Spray paint and stencil artwork, signed on an authentic, thick paper shooting target, custom-framed.
55 × 55 × 2 cm
Unique
Location: paris, France
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928813302
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About the artwork
A yellow banana, created using spray paint and a stencil, is depicted diagonally on a standard circular shooting target. The banana is secured to the target with two strips of gray adhesive tape, forming an “X” at its center. A yellow thumbtack is shown piercing the banana near its stem, securing it further to the surface. The background consists of a gray shooting target with concentric circles numbered 1 through 8, with the center marked 8. The artist’s signature, “GUM 23,” is visible in the lower right corner, accompanied by what appears to be a serial number, “031247,” and the word “Kugar.”
Expert opinion
The work situates itself within the discourse of contemporary art by referencing a well-known conceptual art piece, Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” while recontextualizing it within a different visual framework. The use of a shooting target as a medium introduces themes of vulnerability, precision, and perhaps a critique of value systems, contrasting with the inherent fragility of the banana and the temporary nature of the adhesive tape. This approach allows the work to comment on appropriation, originality, and the commodification of art in a way that is accessible to a broad audience. The artist’s presence in the art market is still developing, with works that generally appeal to collectors interested in urban art and conceptual appropriations.
About the artist
GUM is a contemporary artist whose practice often incorporates elements of street art and pop art, using familiar images and cultural references. The artist’s work frequently employs stencil and spray-paint techniques, reflecting an origin in or influence from urban art forms. GUM’s body of work includes unique pieces, often created on unconventional surfaces, which allow for direct interaction with the chosen medium. The artist’s signature and date, “GUM 23,” indicate that this particular work was created recently.
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