Catalan's Banana

by Stephan van kuyk · Berlin, DE

Catalan's Banana 60x60cm Laser-cut MDF and spray paint 2022 When italian artist Maurizio Catalan taped a banana to the wall, it was news everywhere, so why not copy him? This one will not go rotten, so that an improvement, right? This artwork starts as a digital piece, brought to life by cutting wood with a robotic laser. These pieces are then painted with spraypaint and ensembled into the final artwork. -- Stephan van Kuyk’s art captures the vibrant essence of his Latin influences, blending pop culture aesthetics with a fearless approach to experimentation. With a background spanning continents, he has exhibited his work globally, captivating audiences in cities such as Berlin, Buenos Aires, and New York. Stephan’s art defies conventional boundaries and invites the viewer to embrace the beauty found within everyday life through a playful and deliberately kitsch lens. https://whothefuckismr.vankuyk.art/artist/ https://www.instagram.com/stephan.vankuyk/