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California Coleslaw

Eduardo Paolozzi

Dovehouse Contemporary United Arab Emirates

Artwork details

Artist

Eduardo Paolozzi

Title

California Coleslaw

Description

California Coleslaw

By Eduardo Paolozzi

Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005) was a pioneering Scottish artist and sculptor associated with the Pop Art movement. Renowned for his collage works, he skillfully blended elements of popular culture, technology, and surrealism, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. Paolozzi's innovative approach and eclectic style continue to influence contemporary artists, reflecting his enduring impact on the evolution of modern art.

1970

Offset lithograph on paper

38 x 25.4 cm

Edition of 70

Publisher stamp, verso.

Eduardo Paolozzi's California Coleslaw assembles decorative food imagery into a playful, collage-like composition. Three elaborate salad arrangements, edged with pale outlines, stand against a muted pink ground, while a strip of small figures runs along the lower edge. The juxtaposition of everyday dishes and graphic fragments gives familiar imagery an unexpected, humorous character.

All works are supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Dovehouse Contemporary.

Date

1970

Medium

Offset Lithograph

Edition

Signature

Unsigned

Image

38 x 25.4 cm

Sheet

38 x 25.4 cm

Status

Available

Price

Price on request

The Artist

Eduardo Paolozzi

Considered to be one of the pioneers in pop art, Eduardo Paolozzi, sculptor and painter, was born in Scotland in 1924. In 1943 studied at the Edinburgh College of Art, then St Martin’s School of Art in 1944 and then finally at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1944 to 1947. After studying between 1947 -1949 he travelled over to Paris to work; these couple of years marked an important impression on his life. He met many of the original Surrealists in Paris during that time and their impact can be seen in the sculptures Paolozzi created during the 1950s. After Paris he moved back to London and filled his workshop with an array of unusual objects found, discarded toys, any material he thought would work well in sculpting.