Title: “Bugus”
Artist: Charruart
Dimensions: 9″ x 5.5″ (approx.)
Technique: Unique piece intervened with polymer paste and acrylic
Year: 2020
US$200
“Bugus” is a macabre clown figure, a mythical creature used to scare children into good behavior. The work represents the duality between comedy and terror, and how sometimes comedic figures are used to hide darker messages.