From An Amateur's Perspective

"Mick Jagger 1975"

This is the first of many posts designed to give an amateur perspective of local art to the other amateur artists or any art enthusiasts out there. Each week I'll be bringing you background and photos of local galleries showcasing artists' work and one on one interviews with their featured artists.

This week I will be visiting the local artWorks Gallery where a handful of talented James Madison University student's are displaying their pieces. Great pictures and an interview will be quick to follow! 

Finally, for my first post I thought I would share one of my favorite artists (which I'm sure I'l do from time to time) and this week its..... ANDY WARHOL! I don't think my passion for art would be at the level it is today if it wasn't for his incredibly vibrant portraits. His portrait "Mick Jagger 1975" can be seen above. Warhol was the leading figure in the visual art movement, Pop Art. Pop Art came onto the scene in the late 1950's and challenged traditional art by focusing on visual commodities of popular culture. Warhol was tremendously creative, dabbling in painting, print, filmmaking and music, to name just a few of his successful ventures. Andy Warhol is remembered through the work he has left behind which maintains a large amount of public interest. His pieces are constantly showcased in galleries across the country, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and The Seattle Museum of Art in Seattle, Washington.

If you're interested in more information or works done by Andy Warhol, I've attached the link to The Andy Warhol Museum located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania below.

The Andy Warhol Museum