Untitled (Venetian Mask) (1995)

Artist: Kenny Scharf (American, born 1958)
Title: Untitled (Venetian Mask)
Year: 1995
Medium: Papier-mâché, acrylic paint, found toys, sunglasses, rhinestones, shoelace
Dimensions: 17.1 × 31.8 × 16.5 cm (6 3/4 × 12 1/2 × 6 1/2 in)
Signature: Signed and dated “Kenny Scharf 95” on the interior of the mask
Type of work: Unique mixed-media sculptural object
Framing: Not applicable (three-dimensional work)

Description

Untitled (Venetian Mask) (1995) is a vibrant and playful mixed-media sculptural work by Kenny Scharf, a key figure of the New York art scene associated with Pop Surrealism and the East Village movement of the 1980s. Known for his exuberant visual language and use of found objects, Scharf transforms everyday materials into energetic, culturally charged artworks.

This mask combines papier-mâché, acrylic paint, found toys, sunglasses, rhinestones, and a shoelace, creating a hybrid object that sits between sculpture, performance artifact, and pop icon. Drawing loosely on the tradition of Venetian masks, Scharf injects it with his unmistakable cosmic-pop aesthetic—bright, irreverent, and infused with humor.

Signed and dated “Kenny Scharf 95” on the interior, the work is a unique piece, not an edition. It exemplifies Scharf’s ongoing fascination with masks, alter egos, and playful transformations, while also reflecting the artist’s interest in recycling consumer culture into expressive art objects.

A highly collectible example of Scharf’s three-dimensional practice, ideal for collectors of Pop Art, East Village art, and mixed-media sculpture.

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FAQ — Untitled (Venetian Mask) (1995)

Is this an original Kenny Scharf artwork?
Yes — this is a unique mixed-media sculpture, signed and dated by the artist.

Is this work part of an edition?
No — this is a one-of-a-kind piece, not a multiple.

Where is the signature located?
The work is signed and dated on the interior of the mask.

What materials are used?
Papier-mâché, acrylic paint, found toys, sunglasses, rhinestones, and shoelace.

Is this a wearable mask?
It is conceived as an art object, not a functional wearable item.

Is the work framed?
No — it is a freestanding sculptural object.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes — with full insurance and professional handling.