Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol reproduced images concerning American popular culture and consumerism, reflecting contemporary life and expressing the desires, trusts and mistrusts of American culture in the context of its time.
He created silkscreen prints for both person projects and on commission from the 60's, up until the year he died in 1987. His early prints (1962 - 1968) featured stills from his own films. His edition prints (1962 - 1987) explored the manipulation of recognisable images known throughout America and the world.
These prints ranged from images of famous icons such as Marilyn Monroe, President Kennedy and Muhammad Ali, recogniseable products such as the Campbell's soup tin and re-works of famous art works such as Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus'. He also explored religion, advertising, famous landmarks and buildings, current events, films and books etc.
Interesting Quotes on Warhol and his work:Andy Warhol reproduced images concerning American popular culture and consumerism, reflecting contemporary life and expressing the desires, trusts and mistrusts of American culture in the context of its time.
He created silkscreen prints for both person projects and on commission from the 60's, up until the year he died in 1987. His early prints (1962 - 1968) featured stills from his own films. His edition prints (1962 - 1987) explored the manipulation of recognisable images known throughout America and the world.
These prints ranged from images of famous icons such as Marilyn Monroe, President Kennedy and Muhammad Ali, recogniseable products such as the Campbell's soup tin and re-works of famous art works such as Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus'. He also explored religion, advertising, famous landmarks and buildings, current events, films and books etc.
De Salvo - "...defining images of the American consciousness-the images that expressed our desires, our fears, and what we ... trusted and mistrusted." "subtle variations and permutations that Warhol was able to achieve through his expanded notion of the printing process.... With nearly scientific fervor, he dissected the very mechanics of image production and, through this unexpected commonplace vehicle, discovered a way to be original."
Prints
Empire State Building - frames from his 1964 film.
Kiss - frames from his 1963 film 'Kiss'
Empire State Building - frames from his 1964 film.
Kiss - frames from his 1963 film 'Kiss' 
Marilyn Monroe - 1967
Campbells Soup I (Chicken Noodle) - 1968
Reigning Queens: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom - 1984
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