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Class Clown | The Malevolence Beneath
31.4961in x 31.4961in | 80.0cm x 80.0cm
34in x 34in | 86.36cm x 86.36cm
Oil
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In a collection of four brand-new artworks, Whatshisname The Malevolence Beneath 2025 depicts well-known cartoon characters in a new light, conveying themes of lost innocence and nostalgia. A visual metaphor for growing up and uncovering the unsettling truths hidden beneath once-beloved images, the artworks reflect on how our perception has changed from childhood to adulthood, as characters once seen as pure and joyful now appear menacing.
Whilst the black and white conveys early animation styles, reinforcing nostalgic feelings, the disruption in the monochrome composition with a yellow strip across the character’s eye reinforces feelings of danger and censorship.
This duality reflects on how childhood nostalgia acts as a filter, hiding flaws in the characters we once adored and over time we, as adults, see the cracks in these once-perfect figures, just as we do in real life.
Find out more about this collection here or alternatively, shop more Whatshisname art here.
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Class Clown | The Malevolence Beneath
Sale price$10,313.00
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Class Clown | The Malevolence Beneath
Sale price$10,313.00
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THE FINER DETAILS
Hand-signed by the artist
The artwork is hand-signed by Whatshisname.
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The artist
Whatshisname
Unapologetically provocative, Whatshisname (aka Sebastian Burdon) fuses themes of childhood nostalgia and pop culture to create artworks that inspire happy and joyful feelings. His witty creative alias - inspired by his difficulty remembering artists' names - reflects his art, which has ruffled more than a few feathers in the industry.
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