Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

American, b. 1959

For three decades BAI (Carl Karni-Bain) 1959- has exhibited regularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, North Carolina, and New York City. As an artist in over two dozen international art fairs since 2003, BAI has garnered an audience worldwide. In 2013 Thelma Golden, Director of The Studio Museum of Harlem selected BAI as one of the top 10 artists working in Harlem, New York City. He was also selected as one of the top 50 artists living in Manhattan. In 2022 Bai’s work was selected and sold at a Christie’s auction 100 Years of Harlem: Resonating Around The World. Bai's work is in private and public collections, including the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke, VA, among others. Carl Karni-Bain's work has been included in numerous international art fairs including Miami, London, New York City, Hong Kong, and San Diego.

Artist: Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)Ornetta, Portrait, Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Etching Paper, 15x11 by Bai, 2024

$1,500

Ornetta, Portrait, Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Etching Paper, 15x11 by Bai

By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)

Located in New york, NY

The earthy tones, rich in texture in an acrylic and oil pastel by African American artist Bai is a portrait of an androgenous subject with Modigliani eyes, Ornetta, is an enigmatic p...

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2010s Contemporary Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Fabio CoruzziLondon Ravers #22 - Abstract Colorful Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Paper, 2026

$375

H 8.5 in W 11 in

London Ravers #22 - Abstract Colorful Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Paper

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Fabio CoruzziQuality Time #7 - Original Abstract Figurative Color Drenched Mixed Media Art, 2026

$375

H 11 in W 8.5 in

Quality Time #7 - Original Abstract Figurative Color Drenched Mixed Media Art

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Fabio CoruzziHollywood Motel - Original Abstract Cityscape Colorful Layered Mixed Media Art, 2026

$375

H 11 in W 8.25 in

Hollywood Motel - Original Abstract Cityscape Colorful Layered Mixed Media Art

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Fabio CoruzziJakarta Ice Cream - Original Figurative Color Drenched Still Life Framed Artwork, 2025

$415

H 12.5 in W 15.5 in

Jakarta Ice Cream - Original Figurative Color Drenched Still Life Framed Artwork

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Fabio CoruzziSans Titre (Retired) - Abstract Colorful Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Paper, 2026

$375

H 10.5 in W 8.25 in

Sans Titre (Retired) - Abstract Colorful Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Paper

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Fabio CoruzziThe Hollywood Ten (Actually Nine) - Colorful Figurative Mixed Media Art on Paper, 2026

$375

H 8 in W 11 in

The Hollywood Ten (Actually Nine) - Colorful Figurative Mixed Media Art on Paper

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Fabio CoruzziFuck Off I Am Rich - Original Abstract Figurative Colorful Clown Artwork, 2026

$1,925

H 30 in W 24 in

Fuck Off I Am Rich - Original Abstract Figurative Colorful Clown Artwork

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite, Canvas

Fabio CoruzziGelateria - Original Abstract Figurative Color Drenched Mixed Media Artwork, 2025

$415

H 15.5 in W 12.5 in

Gelateria - Original Abstract Figurative Color Drenched Mixed Media Artwork

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Graphite, Oil Pastel, Gel Pen

Fabio CoruzziDemand (We Want Beer) - Abstract Colorful Figurative Mixed Media Art on Paper, 2026

$375

H 11 in W 8.5 in

Demand (We Want Beer) - Abstract Colorful Figurative Mixed Media Art on Paper

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Fabio CoruzziBoom City, London - Original Figurative Abstract Colorful City Mixed Media Art, 2026

$375

H 11 in W 8.5 in

Boom City, London - Original Figurative Abstract Colorful City Mixed Media Art

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite, Gel Pen

Fabio CoruzziStoke Newington, London - Original Figurative Color Drenched Still Life Artwork, 2025

$375

H 9 in W 12 in

Stoke Newington, London - Original Figurative Color Drenched Still Life Artwork

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Fabio CoruzziArt World Gone Bananas - Original Figurative Color Drenched Still Life Artwork, 2025

$375

H 12 in W 8.5 in

Art World Gone Bananas - Original Figurative Color Drenched Still Life Artwork

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gel Pen, Graphite

Previously Available Items

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)Chief Long Face by African American Artist Bai, Framed, 2023

Sold

H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in

Chief Long Face by African American Artist Bai, Framed

By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)

Located in New york, NY

Chief Long Face is a painting in the artist's most recent works on Powhatan Chiefs, Native American leaders of the Powhatan tribe in 17th century Virginia. Chief Long Face, 2023 by...

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2010s Contemporary Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Board, Ballpoint Pen

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)The Gathering of Spirits with Two Hummingbirds by African American Artist, 2022

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H 17 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

The Gathering of Spirits with Two Hummingbirds by African American Artist

By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)

Located in New york, NY

The Gathering of Spirits with Two Hummingbirds, 2023 by Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) is a 14 x 11 is a contemporary acrylic and ballpoint pen painting on board. It is signed on recto (front) by the artist. Ships matted/framed: 17” x 14.” In the artist's words: "Colour becomes symbols I use to reflect emotional stages that humans experience – reds for the violent past, blues, greens for the peace to come, and yellow and oranges for the bright future ahead. The latter is not guaranteed in my paintings. However, I think it is attainable in life." ~Carl Karni-Bain (BAI), Harlem, New York City ***** Artist's Bio: For three decades BAI (Carl Karni-Bain) 1959- has exhibited regularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, North Carolina, and New York City. As an artist in over two dozen international art fairs since 2003, BAI has garnered an audience worldwide. In 2013 Thelma Golden, Director of The Studio Museum of Harlem selected BAI as one of the top 10 artists working in Harlem, New York City. He was also selected as one of the top 50...

Category

2010s Abstract Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen, Board

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)Tomorrow Will Always Come, Abstract Painting by African American Artist, 2021

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H 29 in W 29 in D 0.5 in

Tomorrow Will Always Come, Abstract Painting by African American Artist

By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)

Located in New york, NY

Tomorrow Will Always Come, 2021 by Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) is a dynamic abstract contemporary acrylic and ballpoint pen painting (19" x 19") on canvas. It is signed on recto (front) by...

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2010s Contemporary Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)Waiting For A Better Day, Large Abstract Painting by African American Artist, 2022

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H 48 in W 60 in D 0.5 in

Waiting For A Better Day, Large Abstract Painting by African American Artist

By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)

Located in New york, NY

Waiting for a Better Day, 2022 by Bai is a large colorful abstract contemporary acrylic and ballpoint pen painting (42" x 54") on canvas by African-American artist Bai. It is signed ...

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2010s Contemporary Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Ballpoint Pen

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)Experiment, Jazz Inspired Drawing, Collage, Mixed Media Abstract Work on Paper, 2018

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H 18 in W 13.5 in

Experiment, Jazz Inspired Drawing, Collage, Mixed Media Abstract Work on Paper

By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)

Located in New york, NY

A Neo-Primitive artist, Experiment is from Bai's Jazz series. It is a mixed media piece made with acrylic, oil pastel, glue, and collage work, with the artist's combining mark making...

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2010s Abstract Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Glue, Oil Pastel

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