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Jojo Anavim
Jojo Anavim - Life is Good, 2026, Acrylic, Collage, and Heavy Texture on Canvas

Life is Good, 2026

Acrylic, Collage, and Heavy Texture on Canvas

36 x 36 in (91.44 x 91.44 cm)

About this work

Jojo Anavim has established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary mixed-media painting, known for his synthesis of street art sensibilities, pop culture iconography, and luxurious materiality. Working from his New York studio, Anavim has developed a visual language that speaks to contemporary consumerism and aspiration while maintaining a painterly depth that rewards sustained viewing. His works have attracted a dedicated collector base drawn to his ability to balance accessibility with sophisticated technique. "Life is Good" exemplifies Anavim's mature practice, combining acrylic painting with collage elements and the heavy textural impasto that has become a signature of his recent output. The square format at 36 by 36 inches provides an intimate yet commanding presence, allowing the layered surface to engage viewers at multiple distances. The title itself reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of affirmation and desire within consumer culture, a theme that runs through much of his oeuvre. The dimensional quality of the work—achieved through his characteristic built-up surfaces—creates a tactile presence that distinguishes his canvases from flat graphic works operating in similar thematic territory. This 2026 canvas represents Anavim's continued refinement of his mixed-media approach, demonstrating his commitment to material experimentation while maintaining the bold visual impact that initially drew attention to his practice. The interplay between collaged elements and painted passages creates a dynamic surface that shifts between representation and abstraction, inviting prolonged engagement with its constructed layers. For acquisition inquiries regarding this work by Jojo Anavim, please contact Guy Hepner directly.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2026
Medium
Acrylic, Collage, and Heavy Texture on Canvas

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Jojo Anavim's Paintings series encompasses his large-scale acrylic works — the primary dimension of his practice and the works that have attracted the most serious collector attention. These paintings deploy the visual vocabulary of American consumer culture, street art, and contemporary graphic design at a scale that commands attention and rewards sustained looking.

Anavim works primarily in acrylic on canvas, building chromatic intensity through multiple layers of paint and finishing with a surface quality that sits between the matte flatness of street art and the glossy finish of commercial printing. The result is work that feels simultaneously familiar and unexpected: images from the shared visual culture of contemporary American life rendered with a formal confidence and material presence that elevates them into serious painting.

His recurring subjects — food culture, cartoon characters, Americana, leisure iconography — are treated not as subjects for ironic commentary but as genuine formal and chromatic occasions, each one an opportunity to test the visual intelligence that distinguishes his practice.

Works are priced in the range of $5,000–$30,000 depending on scale. Contact Guy Hepner for current availability.

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Life is Good

About Jojo Anavim

Jojo Anavim is a New York based artist raised on Long Island, where he developed an early fascination with branding, packaging, and American consumer culture. As a child, he studied under Disney animator Al Baruch, the creator of Captain Hook and Mighty Mouse, an experience he credits with giving him the confidence to pursue art seriously. He went on to study at Hunter College and later built a career as a graphic designer, working on campaigns for brands including W Hotels, Sephora, and Universal Music Group.

Anavim transitioned to fine art full time in 2013, bringing his design background directly into his painting practice. His work combines acrylic, oil stick, collage, and found materials, including vintage advertisements and packaging he has collected since childhood, layering them into dense, textured compositions. Bold color and repetition run throughout his work, transforming familiar consumer objects, from candy wrappers to logos, into something closer to personal artifact than advertisement. His paintings often carry a nostalgic charge, drawing on the specific branding and packaging of his own upbringing.

Anavim's work is held in institutional and private collections including the Coca-Cola Archives Museum, Madison Square Garden, and the New York Yankees, and he has completed commissions for prominent athletes, musicians, and public figures.

Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Jojo Anavim's layered, nostalgia driven paintings rooted in consumer culture. Contact us to discuss available inventory or to inquire about upcoming releases.

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