Created:
Movement:
1974
Pop Art
key Notes:
Vivid color palette, Surreal portraiture
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Dimensions:
128 × 96.5 cm (50 3/8 × 38 in.)
medium:
Oil on linen
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
story of the work:

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Ed Paschke's "Minnie" (1974)

"Minnie" (1974) is a notable work by American artist Ed Paschke, executed in oil on linen. Paschke, a prominent figure in the Chicago Imagists group, is renowned for his vibrant and often provocative imagery that explores themes of popular culture and media. This painting exemplifies his distinctive style, characterized by bold colors and a focus on the human figure, often with an unsettling or surreal twist. Paschke's work, including "Minnie," has been influential in challenging traditional notions of portraiture and has contributed to the discourse on the intersection of art and mass media. His approach reflects a deep engagement with the visual language of advertising and television, which was particularly relevant during the 1970s. Paschke's legacy continues to be celebrated for its innovative use of color and form, as well as its commentary on contemporary society.

Description of the work:

Minnie by Ed Paschke (1974)

The painting "Minnie" by Ed Paschke, created in 1974, is an oil on linen work that exemplifies Paschke's distinctive style characterized by vibrant colors and a focus on the human figure. The artwork reflects the artist's interest in popular culture and media imagery, often incorporating elements of distortion and abstraction.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Minnie