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Oxidation Painting
A series of paintings created by covering canvases with wet copper, then soaking them with urine by Warhol or his friends, which causes oxidation and changes colors. Warhol called this a 'parody of Jackson Pollock,' referring to the legendary painting actions of Pollock.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Andy Warhol
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Date of birth and death
August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987
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Natinality
American
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Style
Pop art, contemporary art
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Significant works
Campbell’s Soup Cans (1962), Marilyn Diptych (1962), Chelsea Girls (1966 film), Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1966), Blue Movie (1969)
Information about the work
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Year:
1978
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Execution technique:
mixed media on canvas
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Theme:
abstraction, oxidation, experimental technique, pop art
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work is a commentary on the creative process and subversiveness of contemporary art, using unconventional methods and materials. The piece contests traditional concepts of painting, emphasizing the element of chance and materiality.
The key to interpreting the work
Analyze the painting considering the context of technique and Warhol's experiments with materials. Pay attention to the metaphor of oxidation as transformation and the impact of time on the artwork.See other works by this artist
