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Ryan Cronin (2005)

In "Shark Attack," Cronin employs his characteristic bold graphic style to create a work that is both playful and menacing. The composition is dominated by a stylized gray shark, its exaggerated teeth bared against a vivid yellow background. The piece is framed by a thick black border, creating a poster-like quality that enhances its visual impact. Cronin's integration of text is evident in the emphatically rendered "WOW" in red and "SHARK ATTACK" emerging from stylized black waves. This juxtaposition of word and image, coupled with the stark color contrasts, creates a tension between humor and threat. The work exemplifies Cronin's ability to distill complex emotions into deceptively simple forms, inviting viewers to consider the line between excitement and danger.