President Elect is among his most acclaimed works and features a portrait of John F. Kennedy alongside a picture of a hand holding a cake and the rear view of a Chevrolet – the piece is seen as an analysis of the level of fame and iconography that is tied to American politics.
« I'm interested in contemporary vision - the flicker of chrome, reflections, rapid associations, quick flashes of light. Bing! Bang! »
James Rosenquist
Brightly coloured and often employing a mysterious combination of juxtaposing images, Rosenquist’s work has also been associated with the
Surrealist movement and many critics have lauded him as one of the only
Pop artists who managed to evolve in his style and continue to create relevant works. (
Artist website)
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President Elect is among his most acclaimed works and features a portrait of John F. Kennedy alongside a picture of a hand holding a cake and the rear view of a Chevrolet – the piece is seen as an analysis of the level of fame and iconography that is tied to American politics.
« I'm interested in contemporary vision - the flicker of chrome, reflections, rapid associations, quick flashes of light. Bing! Bang! »
James Rosenquist
Brightly coloured and often employing a mysterious combination of juxtaposing images, Rosenquist’s work has also been associated with the
Surrealist movement and many critics have lauded him as one of the only
Pop artists who managed to evolve in his style and continue to create relevant works. (
Artist website)
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