Focky 10 – November 2025 Edition

Visual Description

On the natural-toned painting board, Focky appears head-on. The bright neon-yellow beak stretches wide across the lower part of the picture, in strong contrast to the calm, linen-like ground. Above it sits the typical single eye, set in a sand-colored head densely scattered with green, turquoise and beige dots – like a living, pulsing field of pattern.

Two white wings, held by black contours, grow outward on either side. The neck runs into a vertical column of green and beige stripes with dots; white lines hold the figure clearly together.

Artistic Interpretation

“Focky 10” shows the cult duck in “light & focus” mode. The inner eye stands for concentration and conscious perception, while the dense pattern of dots on the head recalls the thoughts, impulses and information constantly circling around us. The neon-yellow beak acts like a glowing filter: it symbolizes the ability to choose consciously from this abundance and to say what really matters.

The white wings bring lightness into the picture – here Focky becomes an ally for everyone who wants to keep their focus bright, clear and friendly.

Art-Historical Context

The work takes its place in contemporary Pop Art and character art: the stylized figure, strong contours, flat blocks of color and ornamentally placed dots and stripes draw on the aesthetics of comics and street art. As in the other works of the Focky universe, Ali Görmez combines the influence of classic Pop Art with a character world of his own, in which Focky, as an iconic character, embodies themes such as focus, identity, lightness and inner balance.

Exclusivity

“Focky 10 – November 2025 Edition” belongs to a limited edition of hand-painted boards. Each piece is individually executed in acrylic, with its own constellations of dots, wing shapes and color nuances, and is signed by Ali Görmez. Within the series, this motif adds an especially fresh, energetic accent with its neon-yellow beak and dense field of green and turquoise dots.

Collector Value

The work is a statement piece full of character in the Focky universe – ideal for completing a series from the edition or for setting a deliberate, luminous focal point on the wall. With its compact 20 × 20 cm format and strong color presence, “Focky 10” suits workspaces, studios and living areas that call for an image of clarity, energy and friendly alertness.

For collectors of Pop Art and character art, it is a distinct building block with high recognition value.

More About the Artist

Ali Görmez, born in Bielefeld in 1980, lives and works in Berlin. His visual language brings together Pop Art, urban contemporary art and figurative character painting. From early cartoon drawings and influences such as Keith Haring, James Rizzi and Picasso, he developed iconic characters like “The Eddies” and “Focky the Duck.”

With clear contours, bold colors and strongly symbolic motifs, he translates themes such as Love, Peace & Art, focus and inner strength into a contemporary, easily accessible form.

Condition Report

Condition: no visible defects. A detailed condition report is available on request.