Cobra Kai

Artist: Brent Doty
Series: Serialist Painting
Title: Cobra Kai
Size: 36" x 36" 
Year: 2024
Medium: Serialist Mixed Media Painting
 
  Cobra Kai is a one-of-a-kind Serialist Masterpiece by Brent Doty that pays tribute to The Karate Kid franchise and its lasting influence on pop culture. Built from layered visual references, cinematic fragments, and cultural symbols, the painting captures the tension, rivalry, and moral complexity that define the Cobra Kai mythology.
 
  His serialist method reflects the discipline and repetition inherent in martial arts training. Accumulated imagery and structured composition echo themes of mentorship, perseverance, and identity, while referencing the evolution of the story from its 1980s origins to its contemporary revival. The work bridges nostalgia with modern cultural relevance, transforming a beloved film legacy into a refined contemporary art statement.
 
  Cobra Kai is designed for collectors who value cinematic history, storytelling, and bold visual culture. Ideal for female collectors, corporate environments, interior designers, fitness studios, and modern condo interiors, the painting functions as a striking focal point and an investment-grade artwork—dynamic, iconic, and culturally resonant.