He took the world by storm- One of the most important people in contemporary American Art! A fragile creature who discovered a fascinating world- Sheer pictorial power of his images- Represented America's affair with European ideals!
Every moment "Good art is happening & we are missing it!'' he said in 1960's-Andy Warhol wanted to be remembered like Picasso - His motivation was very noble as he wanted to record the times, & leave something for us to ponder upon...
His artwork was in demand in 1963, and he moved his studio to the 3rd floor of an abandoned firehouse- He took an assistant to silkscreen his work- You see him making a series of decisions how one painting leads to another- Intensely committed and engaged- Action & narrative images- From the 'Death Paintings' of car crashes & disaster series- he was tuned to the immediate moment- "Timing is everything" he said- "it's enough life ... time for a little death- we should think about it sometime..." Harsh & unnerving- most galleries refused to show them (MLY shows the electric chair) - He overcame the obvious liabilities and became someone who put himself in the realm of the blessed-
Andy admired women- 1960's portraits influenced by Cinema- he started to create many paintings undermining ideas of composition and montage and putting units together- increasingly he was interested in Film. He was inspired by the underground film scene, and started to tap into film imagery and imagining himself as a star in the movies- His iconic images and themes including Soupcans, Cowboys & Indians Suite, Marilyn, Liz, Ali & a rare Edward Kennedy's personal dimaond dusted & signed copy is on exhibit - All artwork is for SALE by the collector at MLY Gallery Malibu.
Collection is from Revolver Gallery of Beverly Hills-
The exhibit continues from August 30 thru Oct 13, 2013-
Hours: Tuesday- Friday 11- 4 pm Sat/ Sunday 12- 6pm.
MLY Gallery is Closed on Mondays.
MLY Gallery Malibu is located by the elevator on the first floor of Malibu Lumber Yard Shopping Center (By Cafe Habana, Chocolatebox Cafe, Maxfields, James Perse, Kitson & Kitson Kids, J. Crew, Tory Burch, etc.) 3939 Cross Creek Road, (at PCH) D 130 MALIBU CA 90265
Tel : (310) 982-7594
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