"Bridge Loan (Basketcase)" Satirical Bond Paperwork Collage

Elaborate collage by Mickey "Kano" Kane (American, 20th century). This composition is a surreal and satirical take on financial systems and emotional collapse, rendered in the style of a deconstructed bond certificate. The artwork frames an abstract void where value or meaning might once have existed, flanked by ornate, collage-like borders composed of coins, architectural motifs, and fragmented currencies. The words "BRIDGE LOAN" and "BASKETCASE" stretch ominously across the top and center, referencing both economic mechanisms and mental breakdown. A disembodied hand at the bottom, offering a stack of exaggerated zeros, underscores the absurdity of hollow wealth. Scattered black holes pierce through the design, visually representing loss, corruption, or erasure. Set against a soft gradient of pastel pinks and blues, the piece balances irony and despair, suggesting a collapsing system dressed in the regalia of legitimacy.

Signed "Kano" along right edge.
Presented in a new grey mat.
Mat size: 20"H x 28"W
Paper size: 14.25"H x 21.75"W

Mickey Kane, better known as "Kano," is an artist and sculptor from Santa Cruz, CA. His collage work is generally satirical or critical in nature, frequently dealing with themes of money, capitalism, government, power, and debt. By contrast, his sculptural work is abstract and free of direct symbolism, focusing instead on the aesthetics of the composition.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition. Mat is new.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Mixed-Media

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract
Frame Type: Unframed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition. Mat is new.