by Tripp
Although Andy Warhol was a phenomenal artist, his goal was to be rich and famous more than he wanted to be an artist. Among the small sample of Warhol’s work that is on displayed at the AEIVA, a few artworks are interesting, and the exhibition allows the viewer to get a sense of Warhol as an artist and a person. The Hammer and Sickle sketch allows the viewer to see a snapshot of the process of the finished product. In this sketch, the pencil lines are heavy, but fluent. Although the hammer and the sickle are two dangerous tools, politically symbolic, Warhol’s heavy lines and quick shading tone down the weight and sharpness of these tools, creating a sense of play. When observing the lines and shadows, one can assume that Warhol did not take a lot of time sketching these two items. In Red Lenin, the viewer can see mostly red, and only a small portion of the subject is visible: his face, part of his suit, and his left hand. Lenin’s corpse has been on displayed in his mausoleum at Red Square for decades. Although his corpse seems horrifying, this portrait of Lenin has a peaceful sense to it. This artwork draws the viewer in because of the bright red background and the use of complimentary colors. Warhol knew how to attract viewers.
Although Andy Warhol was a phenomenal artist, his goal was to be rich and famous more than he wanted to be an artist. Among the small sample of Warhol’s work that is on displayed at the AEIVA, a few artworks are interesting, and the exhibition allows the viewer to get a sense of Warhol as an artist and a person. The Hammer and Sickle sketch allows the viewer to see a snapshot of the process of the finished product. In this sketch, the pencil lines are heavy, but fluent. Although the hammer and the sickle are two dangerous tools, politically symbolic, Warhol’s heavy lines and quick shading tone down the weight and sharpness of these tools, creating a sense of play. When observing the lines and shadows, one can assume that Warhol did not take a lot of time sketching these two items. In Red Lenin, the viewer can see mostly red, and only a small portion of the subject is visible: his face, part of his suit, and his left hand. Lenin’s corpse has been on displayed in his mausoleum at Red Square for decades. Although his corpse seems horrifying, this portrait of Lenin has a peaceful sense to it. This artwork draws the viewer in because of the bright red background and the use of complimentary colors. Warhol knew how to attract viewers.
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