What is POP ART?

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Pop art is known for its bold use of bright colors and graphic motifs. Popular 1960s subjects, such as celebrities, consumer products and popular culture, are often depicted in these works. Pop artists drew inspiration from advertising, comics and mass culture to create works that reflected consumer society and popular culture.

Pop art’s continuing popularity can be explained by its accessibility and its ability to capture the essence of the times in which it was created. Pop artworks are often perceived as joyful, dynamic and contemporary, making them attractive to contemporary art lovers.

Who are the Kings of POP ART?

Pop art is also highly prized on the art market. Collectors are prepared to spend considerable sums to acquire original pop art works or reproductions of iconic paintings from the movement. The most famous pop art artists, such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring, are particularly sought-after by collectors.

Pop art continues to be appreciated and admired for its liveliness, boldness and representation of popular culture. It remains an important and influential artistic style in the contemporary art world.

Who is the best-known of these POP ART masters?

Andy Warhol is often considered the undisputed master of the Pop Art movement.

This former American advertising executive began his career in painting in the early 1950s, and his works in this style are universally recognized as among the greatest of all time. He had a predilection for the silkscreen technique, from which he created his paintings. His famous painting “Pop Luxe Marilyn” has captured the hearts of many art lovers, but it is only one of many examples.

Richard Hamilton, a British painter, is often considered the first precursor of pop art, not least thanks to his “This is Tomorrow” exhibition, which laid the foundations for the movement. However, it was Andy Warhol’s work that truly propelled pop art on a global scale.

Roy Lichtenstein also played a major role in the development of pop art. This contemporary art genius began his career creating drawings from comic book images. His masterpiece “Hot Dog” won him considerable worldwide renown, and to this day remains one of the most remarkable works in his discipline. If you’re interested, you can even buy a signed canvas by this great artist in our store.

Pop art would not be what it is today without the major contributions of Andy Warhol, Richard Hamilton and Roy Lichtenstein. These artists revolutionized the contemporary art world and continue to influence artists today.

Work by Andy Wahrol in 40×40 inches (101x101cm)
Work in its contemporary setting

Why are my paintings and sculptures inspired by POP ART?

Inspiration from Campbell’s Soup and Andy Wahrol Style
Artwork Wahrol Tomato Soup 36 x 48 inches (91 x 120 cm)

The play of colors is a hidden symbol of the interaction between my audience and my work. Textures and lighting effects catch the eye and bring incredible depth and meaning.
This is the fundamental characteristic of a pop art work. Paint colors are generally bright, with yellow, blue, red and pink being the most popular.

My canvas sculptures are 3-dimensional works that create the illusion of a hologram, changing color according to our comings and goings and the surrounding light.

In this way, Pop Art and my sculptures on canvas become one and the same, bringing freshness and renewal to a constantly evolving art form.

Œuvre multi vision lenticulaire optique peinte et sculptée entièrement a la main.

What’s special about my work?

To identify the particularity of pop art paintings in a coherent way, you need to compare them with classic works of art.
Keep in mind that pop art nurtures profound principles and a societal aspiration. This is enough to distinguish it from other styles such as classical art.

For classical art enthusiasts, the most important thing is to exploit available resources and combine them with imagination to perfect a work. Consequently, they concentrate solely on the aesthetics of the paintings.

Pop Art is an artistic movement that takes its name from the expression Popular Art, marking an era when artists tried to break away from the stereotypes associated with mass culture. In a way, this is what fuels my daily life, as innovation is my main source of creation and energy. Reinventing Pop Art and appropriating it to give it a new depth and a new History.

My POP ART works are so special because they combine texture, 3 dimensions, color and optical illusions.

Wahrol Tomato Soup sculpture

To conclude:

To appreciate my POP ART pieces, you have to experience and see them in real life.

Standing in front of my works will leave you speechless and give you a unique experience you won’t forget.

What’s more, sculpture painting on canvas will add an original, chic touch to your home that you’ll appreciate for a long time and experience every day.

Know that a Pop Art work defines you completely, and it will be my pleasure to explore with you the POP ART subjects that resemble you and to create the customized work that you have in mind and that you desire.

I invite you to consult the ”special order” section of my online store, and it will be my pleasure to respond to your requests.

I look forward to hearing from you,