Mel Ramos 1977 Signed Oakland Museum Limited Edition Lithograph
Artist Name: Mel Ramos
Title: Mel Ramos 1977 Signed Oakland Museum Limited Edition Lithograph - Pop Culture Icons Reimagined.
This limited edition lithograph, signed by renowned artist Mel Ramos in 1977, showcases his distinctive style and unique contribution to the Pop Art movement. Alongside iconic figures such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and James Rosenquist, Mel Ramos emerged as one of the leading West Coast Pop artists, challenging the artistic conventions of the time.
In the world of Pop Art, artists drew inspiration from popular culture and the mass media, reinterpreting comic book heroes, movie stars, and advertising in their work. Mel Ramos was at the forefront of this movement, creating figurative paintings that boldly embraced the imagery of popular culture with a touch of irony and detachment.
During a time when Abstract Expressionism reigned supreme, Pop Art values emerged as a direct opposition. Instead of abstraction, Pop Art embraced figuration, bringing recognizable images and subjects to the forefront. Ramos's works featured crisp, hard edges, and flat, unmodulated colors, deviating from the heavily textured surfaces of the past. The result was a visually striking aesthetic that challenged traditional notions of fine art.
Notably, Pop artists like Mel Ramos incorporated art history itself as subject matter, blurring the lines between high and low culture. Through their self-referential approach, they explored the concept of "Art about Art," offering a meta-commentary on the nature of artistic creation and consumption.
Year: 1977
Medium Type: Lithograph on Somerset paper
Size-Width | Size-Height: 21" x 28½"
Signed | Edition Size: Signed pencil, dated and marked | 27/97
