Flowers
By Andy Warhol
US$ 28,000
Overview
Textile (Cotton, Fabric, Thread), Hand Woven Wool Tapestry, With the knotted name ‘ANDY WARHOL’ lower right and the embroidered annotation ‘WARHOL ©’ on the reverse, in mint condition
Edition of 20
Dimensions: 183cm (H) x 183cm (W) / 72" (H) x 72" (W)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
Throughout art history, the flower and its symbolism have been a subject matter for many renowned artists. Andy Warhol explored the qualities of the flower image through his Pop Art prism in the Flower series of 1964, thus creating cartoon-like symbols that would be instantly recognised. The 1964 Flower series became one of his most iconic and successful works.
Based on a discovered photograph of hibiscus blossoms, Warhol drenched the flowers’ floppy shapes with a variation of vibrant colours, transforming them into psychedelic indoor décor. Playing with traditional art historical themes, Andy Warhol gave a particular twist to this historically accepted symbol of life. The electric colours of his flowers, drawn from a darker and rich undergrowth background might be the indicator of an extreme vision of life, a life lived on the edge. The present work has been published in 1968 by Modern Master Tapestries, New York.
“ Cheerful and refreshing Flowers series includes some of Warhol's most lushly colored, decorative, and ingratiating works. „
—Andy Warhol
Artist profile
Andy Warhol
Hometown: Philadelphia
Based in: -
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American artist, a leading figure of the Pop Art movement. Using a variety of media materials from photographs up to computer-generated art, Warhol's works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity, culture and advertisement that flourished by the 1960s. Emerging from the poverty and obscurity …
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