The Great Boxing Champion - Basquiat Series

Basquiat Series #4 - The Great Boxing Champion is the fourth in a series of four paintings composed in collaboration with fellow Pasco artist, Fabstraq. This series of paintings is to honor the game-changing artist Jean-Michele Basquiat, depicting a progression of him throughout his lifetime as an established artist. 
 
The Great Boxing Champion is a symbol of growth for both artists during the collaboration. Fabstraq plays with a new color palette for his part of the composition. He is also conscious of where to place text and certain elements, knowing they could be used as tools to create something new and exciting. 
 
Artist Jones chose the image of Jean-Michel as a boxer because he fought until his death to claim a piece of art history and emerged victorious. The "GIF" gloves are a nod to the Graphic Design background of Artist Jones, as well as an opportunity to stimulate the imagination of the viewer as to what could go there.