B. Stewart (American, b. 1990s) is a contemporary artist whose work interrogates identity, historical narrative, and the visual language of American origin stories. This mug features her 2017 original painting Nobody’s Joker, one of her most sought after works, rendered in bold tones of red, white, blue, and orange against the deep brown skin of the central figure.
Set against a glossy black ceramic surface, the mug displays the words BSTWRT STUDIO in white lettering, with the painting positioned to the left. The artwork presents a Black male figure in a white T-shirt adorned with two gold necklaces, one in the shape of an AR rifle and the other depicting prayer hands. His eyes appear full with a single tear emerging from the left eye, creating an image that is both unguarded and resolute. A balloon bearing thirteen stars references narratives of early America, interrogating symbols that have been historically accepted without question.
As part of the B. Stewart Studio Collection, this mug re-contextualizes a major work of contemporary art into a collectible object intended for daily ritual, extending the discourse of fine art into everyday life while preserving its conceptual integrity.
This edition is offered in an 11 ounce glossy black ceramic finish featuring white studio lettering. The mug is lead and BPA free, dishwasher and microwave safe, and measures 3.79 inches in height and 3.25 inches in diameter.
Each mug is made to order and crafted with care once your purchase is placed. This intentional process reduces waste and supports the sustainability of studio practice. Thank you for choosing art made with purpose and intention, and for contributing to the continued evolution of BSTWRT Studio.
B. Stewart (American, b. 1990s) is a contemporary artist whose work interrogates identity, historical narrative, and the visual language of American origin stories. This mug features her 2017 original painting Nobody’s Joker, one of her most sought after works, rendered in bold tones of red, white, blue, and orange against the deep brown skin of the central figure.
Set against a glossy black ceramic surface, the mug displays the words BSTWRT STUDIO in white lettering, with the painting positioned to the left. The artwork presents a Black male figure in a white T-shirt adorned with two gold necklaces, one in the shape of an AR rifle and the other depicting prayer hands. His eyes appear full with a single tear emerging from the left eye, creating an image that is both unguarded and resolute. A balloon bearing thirteen stars references narratives of early America, interrogating symbols that have been historically accepted without question.
As part of the B. Stewart Studio Collection, this mug re-contextualizes a major work of contemporary art into a collectible object intended for daily ritual, extending the discourse of fine art into everyday life while preserving its conceptual integrity.
This edition is offered in an 11 ounce glossy black ceramic finish featuring white studio lettering. The mug is lead and BPA free, dishwasher and microwave safe, and measures 3.79 inches in height and 3.25 inches in diameter.
Each mug is made to order and crafted with care once your purchase is placed. This intentional process reduces waste and supports the sustainability of studio practice. Thank you for choosing art made with purpose and intention, and for contributing to the continued evolution of BSTWRT Studio.
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