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Andy Warhol — Shadow
Andy Warhol

Shadow

1979

"Shadow" is one of Andy Warhol's late works from the 1978 to 1979 series exploring the simple motif of a shadow cast on a wall. Using his signature silkscreen technique combined with diamond dust and acrylic paint, Warhol transforms this ordinary subject into a shimmering, luminous image that challenges perceptions of banality and luxury in contemporary art. The work exemplifies his continued interest in elevating everyday imagery through mechanical reproduction and precious materials, creating a paradoxical tension between the mundane and the decorative.

Medium
acrylic, silkscreen ink and diamond dust on canvas​

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Andy Warhol, Shadow, 1979

"Shadow" is one of Andy Warhol's late works from the 1978 to 1979 series exploring the simple motif of a shadow cast on a wall. Using his signature silkscreen technique combined with diamond dust and acrylic paint, Warhol transforms this ordinary subject into a shimmering, luminous image that challenges perceptions of banality and luxury in contemporary art. The work exemplifies his continued interest in elevating everyday imagery through mechanical reproduction and precious materials, creating a paradoxical tension between the mundane and the decorative.

Medium
acrylic, silkscreen ink and diamond dust on canvas​
Year
1979
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Repetition technique, 20th Century, Minimalist Aesthetic, Conceptual Art, Monochromatic composition, abstract shadow imagery, American Artist, darkly contemplative mood, Pop Art, Silkscreen Printing

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Sebastián In Situ, Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo, Derek Jones, Lisa Rembrandt, Nicholas Blum, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Nick Phoenix