Tupac, 2020
Oil, metallic paint on canvas
32 × 25.2 inches
 
In Tupac, Marlos E’van continues his exploration of America’s layered contradictions and the dystopian environments shaped by its inequities. Working with a raw, gestural visual language, he combines found surfaces, assertive mark-making, and charged text. E’van reframes familiar cultural symbols to question the institutions and ideologies that shape collective identity. Here, the iconic name becomes a catalyst for examining stereotypes, consumer culture, and the tension between permanence and impermanence in Western civilization. By shifting context and material, E’van transforms recognizable references into opportunities for deeper reflection, inviting viewers from all walks of life to confront the complexities in American culture.