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拍品专文
"Andy created the Diamond Dust Shoe paintings just as the disco, lamé, and stilettos of Studio 54 had captured the imagination of the Manhattan glitterati. Andy, who had been in the vanguard of the New York club scene since the early 60's, once again reflected the times he was living in through his paintings." (V. Fremont, Diamond Dust Shoes, exh. cat., Gagosian Gallery, New York, 1999, pp. 8-9).
Early on in his career, Andy Warhol was referred to as “the Leonardo da Vinci of the shoe trade” by Women’s Wear Daily, after spending the early 1950s as an illustrator for shoe brands (David Bourdon, Warhol, New York, 1989, p. 42). These early drawing started a career long obsession with women’s shoes, which fell within a broader fascination with fame, glamour, and contemporary fashion of the time. The Diamond Dust Shoes series, which he began in 1980, showed how this symbol remained important to him, as he expressed “I'm doing shoes because I'm going back to my roots. In fact, I think I should do nothing but shoes from now on” (A. Warhol quoted in P. Hackett, (ed.), The Andy Warhol Diaries, New York, 1989, p. 306). Works of this series, specifically his 1983 Diamond Dust Shoes, has captivated art enthusiasts for decades with its shimmering beauty and thought-provoking symbolism.
Diamond Dust Shoes is such a special work of art, for both the materiality of the work and the symbolism of the imagery. Dazzlingly as the light hits the surface, the diamond dust he created and laid onto the piece is unique to Warhol’s work and this series specifically. The way the piece shines is reminiscent of the sparkling light exuding from a Studio 54 disco ball and bouncing of the shoes of New City’s York elite. In a way, this work reflects Warhol’s own life and experiences at the time – Living within a circle of the famous and wealthy, Warhol is commenting on the fame and fortune of his peers. Through this work, Warhol goes back to his classic Pop style, with his use of vibrant pink, orange and electric-blue that make the shoes stand out against the glistening black background.
While the use of diamond dust undoubtedly makes for a visually striking work of art, it also has a deeper meaning that goes beyond its surface-level beauty. It can be seen as a commentary on the fleeting nature of luxury and the transience of beauty. Diamonds are often seen as a symbol of eternal beauty, yet Warhol's use of diamond dust highlights the temporary and superficial nature of this beauty. In this way, Warhol is questioning the value society places on superficial beauty and the fleeting nature of fame and fortune. The images of shoes are representative of the fashion industry and the consumerist culture that Warhol was critiquing throughout his career. By immortalizing these shoes in an artwork, Warhol is commenting on the value society places on fashion and material possessions.
Warhol has a unique skill for taking everyday objects, and producing works that are both beautiful and extremely thought-provoking, always representing a larger theme or idea. Andy Warhol's "Diamond Dust Shoes" is a complex work of art that not only showcases Warhol's mastery of pop art techniques but also raises important questions about the nature of beauty, consumer culture, and the transience of material possessions.
Early on in his career, Andy Warhol was referred to as “the Leonardo da Vinci of the shoe trade” by Women’s Wear Daily, after spending the early 1950s as an illustrator for shoe brands (David Bourdon, Warhol, New York, 1989, p. 42). These early drawing started a career long obsession with women’s shoes, which fell within a broader fascination with fame, glamour, and contemporary fashion of the time. The Diamond Dust Shoes series, which he began in 1980, showed how this symbol remained important to him, as he expressed “I'm doing shoes because I'm going back to my roots. In fact, I think I should do nothing but shoes from now on” (A. Warhol quoted in P. Hackett, (ed.), The Andy Warhol Diaries, New York, 1989, p. 306). Works of this series, specifically his 1983 Diamond Dust Shoes, has captivated art enthusiasts for decades with its shimmering beauty and thought-provoking symbolism.
Diamond Dust Shoes is such a special work of art, for both the materiality of the work and the symbolism of the imagery. Dazzlingly as the light hits the surface, the diamond dust he created and laid onto the piece is unique to Warhol’s work and this series specifically. The way the piece shines is reminiscent of the sparkling light exuding from a Studio 54 disco ball and bouncing of the shoes of New City’s York elite. In a way, this work reflects Warhol’s own life and experiences at the time – Living within a circle of the famous and wealthy, Warhol is commenting on the fame and fortune of his peers. Through this work, Warhol goes back to his classic Pop style, with his use of vibrant pink, orange and electric-blue that make the shoes stand out against the glistening black background.
While the use of diamond dust undoubtedly makes for a visually striking work of art, it also has a deeper meaning that goes beyond its surface-level beauty. It can be seen as a commentary on the fleeting nature of luxury and the transience of beauty. Diamonds are often seen as a symbol of eternal beauty, yet Warhol's use of diamond dust highlights the temporary and superficial nature of this beauty. In this way, Warhol is questioning the value society places on superficial beauty and the fleeting nature of fame and fortune. The images of shoes are representative of the fashion industry and the consumerist culture that Warhol was critiquing throughout his career. By immortalizing these shoes in an artwork, Warhol is commenting on the value society places on fashion and material possessions.
Warhol has a unique skill for taking everyday objects, and producing works that are both beautiful and extremely thought-provoking, always representing a larger theme or idea. Andy Warhol's "Diamond Dust Shoes" is a complex work of art that not only showcases Warhol's mastery of pop art techniques but also raises important questions about the nature of beauty, consumer culture, and the transience of material possessions.