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Javier Mayoral Tricks or Treats For Sale

Javier Mayoral
Javier Mayoral - Tricks or Treats, Acrylic on canvas

Tricks or Treats

Acrylic on canvas

8 x 9 1/2 in 20.3 x 24.1 cm

Edition

Unique

About this work

Tricks or Treats presents a vibrant exploration of childhood nostalgia through Mayoral's distinctive acrylic technique. The compact canvas features bold, expressive brushwork that captures the playful tension inherent in its Halloween-themed title. Rich autumnal tones intermingle with unexpected bursts of color, creating a dynamic surface that rewards close inspection. The artist's confident handling of paint produces a tactile quality, with layers building texture and depth across the intimate format. This work exemplifies Mayoral's ability to distill complex emotional resonance into deceptively simple compositions. The modest scale makes it an ideal acquisition for collectors seeking impactful pieces that integrate seamlessly into diverse spaces. Its evocative subject matter and accomplished execution demonstrate the artist's mature command of his medium, while the playful title adds an element of whimsy that balances the work's painterly sophistication. This piece represents an accessible entry point for new collectors and a compelling addition to established collections. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

Price on Application

Sell or Consign

Edition & Provenance

Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Edition
Unique

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Explore Javier Mayoral's distinctive Paintings series, a compelling body of work that blends conceptual wit with technical mastery. This collection showcases Mayoral's signature approach to contemporary painting, where unexpected subject matter—from Super Bowl Half Time and Remembering Every Elephant to the provocatively titled Nietzsche Applying Nail Polish—challenges conventional artistic boundaries.

The series demonstrates Mayoral's ability to transform mundane and absurdist themes into visually arresting compositions. Works like Industrial Snack Cakes, Rock the Casbah, and Outdoor Ice Cream Merchandiser reveal his keen eye for cultural commentary, merging pop imagery with fine art sensibilities. Each painting invites multiple interpretations while maintaining strong visual presence and craftsmanship.

This body of work represents a significant period in Mayoral's artistic development, offering collectors access to pieces that bridge conceptual depth with accessible visual appeal. The series has garnered attention from serious collectors seeking contemporary work with narrative richness and technical sophistication.

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Tricks or Treats

About Javier Mayoral

Javier Mayoral, known online as PulpBrother, was born in Spain, where he worked briefly for an advertising company before moving to the United States in his early thirties. He lived in New York, Phoenix, and San Francisco before eventually settling in Miami, where he now works full time as a painter.

Mayoral is entirely self-taught and worked as a chef for years while painting on the side, developing his style through small acrylic works on wood. His paintings are minimal and direct, typically pairing a single, easily recognizable figure with a witty or blunt handwritten caption, drawing on the visual language of advertising and illustration. His background in that industry shows through in the poster-like clarity of his compositions.

His work blends humor with pointed social and psychological commentary, taking cues from popular culture, Freudian ideas, and everyday absurdity, often delivered with a deadpan or irreverent tone. Mayoral built much of his early following directly through social media, where his fast, prolific output and consistent visual style resonated with a broad audience. He has since produced thousands of paintings and exhibited across the United States and in Spain, Austria, and France.

Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Javier Mayoral's witty, minimal paintings blending humor and social commentary. Contact us to discuss available inventory.

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