Lowbrow (art movement)
| Lowbrow | |
|---|---|
"Tiki Cat", lowbrow art by Brad Parker | |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Location | United States |
| Major figures | Williams, Scharf, Ryden, Freeny |
| Influences | Pop art, surrealism |
| Influenced | Designer toys |
Lowbrow, or lowbrow art, is an underground visual art movement that arose in the Los Angeles, California area in the late 1960s. It is a populist art movement with its cultural roots in underground comix, punk music, tiki culture, graffiti, and hot-rod cultures of the street. It is also often known by the name pop surrealism. Lowbrow art often has a sense of humor – sometimes the humor is gleeful, impish, or a sarcastic comment.
Most lowbrow artworks are paintings, but there are also toys, digital art, and sculpture.