
Kenny Scharf
Schrungle, 2024
Archival pigment ink print with silkscreened high gloss varnish and diamond dust on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm fine art paper
42 x 50 1/2 in
106.7 x 128.3 cm
106.7 x 128.3 cm
Edition of 45
Copyright The Artist
Kenny Scharf is a pioneering American artist whose vibrant, otherworldly aesthetic emerged from the New York art scene of the 1980s alongside contemporaries like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Known for his fusion of pop culture, science fiction, and street art, Scharf creates a universe teeming with cartoonish characters, surreal landscapes, and Day-Glo color palettes. His early work in clubs, subways, and public installations set the tone for a career dedicated to making art accessible, joyful, and socially resonant.
At the heart of Scharf’s practice is a desire to blur the boundaries between fine art and everyday life. Whether through his immersive Cosmic Caverns, his playful KARBOMBZ! series of hand-painted vehicles, or his recurring use of animated forms inspired by The Jetsons and Hanna-Barbera cartoons, Scharf infuses his work with a sense of spontaneity and optimism. His characters—melting faces, blob-like figures, and extraterrestrial beings—offer both humor and reflection, often serving as metaphors for environmental and political concerns.
Scharf continues to produce work across media, including painting, sculpture, murals, and fashion collaborations, all while maintaining the DIY ethos that has defined his career. His colorful, irreverent world invites viewers to escape reality while simultaneously confronting it, offering a vision that is both fantastical and grounded in cultural critique. For collectors and art lovers alike, Scharf’s work remains a testament to the power of color, imagination, and the enduring impact of the Pop Art tradition.
Schrungle is a vibrant and playful print that exemplifies his unique blend of surrealism, pop art, and street culture. Known for his bold use of color and fantastical imagery, Scharf creates a world in Schrungle that is both whimsical and slightly bizarre. The print features abstract, anthropomorphic forms and a lively composition that invites viewers to explore its layered details. Scharf’s work often reflects themes of optimism and escapism, and Schrungle is no exception, exuding a joyful energy while playfully challenging conventional art norms. It is a testament to Scharf’s ability to merge high art with accessible pop sensibilities.
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Kenny Scharf, In The Beginning (pink), 2019
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Kenny Scharf, Sloppy Melt, 2018
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Kenny Scharf, Acid Rain, 1998
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Kenny Scharf, In The Beginning (red), 2019
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Kenny Scharf, Space Travel, 2002
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Kenny Scharf, Tower of Flowers, 2001
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Kenny Scharf, Furungle (green), 2021
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Kenny Scharf, Furungle (red), 2021
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Kenny Scharf, Worldz End (night), 2023
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Kenny Scharf, Bluester, 2023
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Kenny Scharf, Blimy, 2022
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