Pop Art, like all good pop has really stood the test of time. Kinda like Madonna, one of Andy’s prophecies, what’s dismissed early on as frivolous and momentary finds a way to stay relevant has more “fine art” drifts in and out. In his recent show Pop Fiction at Toy Art Gallery, Francesco Molfetta keeps the tradition going.
Sometimes meticulous and always calculating, Francesco’s work blends familiar pop cultural icons, iconic articles like Michelangelo’s “David” and important political and historical figures to create an amalgam of childishness and controversy.
According to the artist, “The intent is to bring an ancient Art icon out of the classical museum and meet it with a contemporary aesthetic. The world’s most famous sculpture (probably) the David by Michelangelo is re-interpreted in a more up-to-date way, camouflaged in a very futuristic Michelin man suit (white like him too!), and there he stands upright in his powerful proud pose. This visual short circuit gives birth to “Michel-angelo,” a great homage of a sculptor to the great master.”
“Pop Fiction” opens Friday, Oct. 14th, 2011 and runs through Nov. 4th. There will be an opening reception from 7-11 PM on Oct. 14th at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom located at 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood CA 90046.
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