Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans acts as an important vehicle in bringing about a major art movement in the United States. Warhol’s work introduced pop art to the West Coast, which originally caused offense but eventually gained much recognition.
This piece of art also has personal significance to me, as I am really interested in pop art. I love to draw and paint and Andy Warhol has always inspired me due to the bright and bold colors he uses and the simplicity of many of his works.
Whenever I think of Andy Warhol I remember the story my mom told me when I was younger that when she was a kid, she loved this work of art and drew her own Campbell’s Soup Can. My mom has told me that it was one of her favorite things she ever drew. This story makes me realize how similar my mom and I are, in that we both share a love of art, and specifically love Andy Warhol’s pieces. My mom even bought me a case for my drawing pencils with none other than the Campbell’s Soup Can pop art decorating the outside.
In addition to an emotional connection with the work of art, I am inspired by the courage behind it. Warhol received much criticism in regard to the merit of his work and his motives as an artist, causing large public commotion. This, in turn, helped separate him from other pop artists of the time. I am supremely impressed and motivated by his audacity and willingness to be innovative.
Zoe,
ReplyDeleteI love this blog post. It's no secret that I lack aesthetic ability and insight, and works like Warhol's never made sense to me. "Where's the story behind it?", I would ask myself. You blog helped me realize two major things. The first is that art sometimes is about the visual appeal. While I never understood Warhol's pieces, I agree that his bright colors and use of recognizable objects and people excited me when I saw his work. I also now see that art is important because of how it effects those who see it. It's really cute how you and your mom were able to bond over the artwork, and use something inanimate like this as a way to connect with and understand people around you. You've shown me that art isn't just about the piece itself, but also how it relates people.