Size:42 x 54 in. Tim Fowler’s original painting “Mangosteen” (36" x 48") is a bold and electrifying work that transforms the traditional motif of the skull into a celebration of colour and raw energy. Executed in his signature palette of saturated neons, the piece is a mesmerising fusion of electric pinks, vivid turquoises, and luminous greens, layered and blurred to create a sense of movement and emotion. The skull form, outlined with confident brushstrokes and filled with expressive abstraction, pulses with intensity, its features both recognisable and deconstructed. Fowler’s work often blurs the lines between representation and abstraction, and “Mangosteen” epitomises this approach. The skull, stripped of individual identity, becomes a universal symbol—its message amplified through dynamic composition and vibrant pigment. The interplay of translucent washes, thick marks, and spontaneous drips reflects the artist’s intuitive process and physical engagement with the canvas. Inspired early on by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Fowler channels a similarly fearless approach to mark making and thematic exploration. His skulls began as experiments—what he calls “default portraits”—but quickly evolved into powerful vessels of expression. “Mangosteen” is both a memento mori and a celebration of life’s vibrancy, emblematic of Fowler’s unique voice in contemporary British art. It is a vivid, thought-provoking statement from an artist who invites us to find energy in transience.
