13 July,2017 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Joanna Lobo
It was in the 1960s when American cult artist Andy Warhol began to create paintings of iconic objects such as Campbell's Soup Cans, dollar bills and electric chairs, and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe
A woman sits in front of Blue Shot Marilyn as part of the exhibition, Warhol in the Museo della Fondazione Roma, Palazzo Cipolla. Pics/AFP
It was in the 1960s when American cult artist Andy Warhol began to create paintings of iconic objects such as Campbell's Soup Cans, dollar bills and electric chairs, and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe. These works eventually found their way into his first pop art exhibition in 1963. He was one of the leading figures of the Pop Art movement, and this weekend, a workshop hopes to introduce you to his painting style, and inspirations.
Himanshu S
"We will be looking at the central themes he dealt with, his everyday-life influences and the modern aspects of his work," says Himanshu S, the founder of Bombay Underground Collective and Dharavi Art Room, who will be conducting the workshop.
Himanshu studied at JJ School of Art and Architecture but was introduced to Warhol much later in life. "He was an exciting artist. I admire his range of work, from basic drawings to the films he has made, to the silk-screening technique, and his movies. There are so many layers to him, and I hope to share them all in the session," he adds.
Andy Warhol
In the future, he hopes to conduct workshops on different styles used by Warhol. This two-hour-long session is open to all, including beginners, and all materials will be provided.
