by Starla O.
Having never really been a fan of Andy
Warhol’s “usual” work, the Warhol: Fabricated exhibition at UAB’s AEIVA
offers a different array of items that could easily change one’s mind (e.g., no Campbell soup cans,
no Liz Taylors, and only one Marilyn). And for that reason, I was instantly
intrigued. The most eye-catching piece is the Silver Clouds
installation. I was fascinated by the simplicity of the piece, as well as the
ability to recreate an exact replica of Warhol’s original. The silver
balloons are about half the size of a person and lightly float throughout the
room, hitting each other and their viewers. The metallic color of the balloons
offers a subtle surprise. While the metallic color is normally associated with
heavy objects, the balloons are as light as air and highly sensitive to the
slightest touch. Despite the large size of the balloons and the metallic color,
they offer a delicate and calming quality. With the balloons floating in
the air, interacting with each other and the viewers, they create a playful
nature, and defy the “definition” of art. The “clouds” are created from
a material called Scotchpak created by 3M. It is a heat-sealable material that
is filled with helium. Silver Clouds was first shown in April of 1966 at
the Leo Castelli Gallery.
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