Birthday

48″x48″

2025

Alkyd Enamel (house paint), Acrylic, Oil Stick and Marker

“Birthday” by emerging contemporary artist Cash Christopher is a bold mixed media painting that channels the rebellious spirit of 1980s neo-expressionism while bringing forward a uniquely modern voice. This piece stands out within today’s landscape of urban art and emotional abstract art, with its vivid color palette, graffiti-style marks, and frenetic brushwork that feel both instinctual and deeply considered.

Beneath the visible composition lies a hidden foundation—layers of earlier artwork that have been partially obscured, scraped down, or painted over. These buried elements give the painting a haunting depth, transforming it into a kind of visual diary or emotional map, where each decision and revision becomes part of its structural integrity. The result is a work that resonates with the energy of contemporary mixed media techniques while reflecting a deeply personal narrative.

The title “Birthday” alludes to more than just a date—it suggests rebirth, reinvention, and introspection. For the artist, this piece is a private artifact as much as a public offering, rooted in memory and transformation. Though it may one day reside in a collector’s hands, it remains inseparable from the artist’s journey—an enduring expression of personal evolution embedded in raw, expressive art.