Critical Response 4

Summary: Inspiration in some of Warhol’s paintings is credited to his childhood. His mother who was also an artist may have been the beginning force in Andy Warhol’s artistic career. As a child, Warhol once became ill; during his time in bed he would draw and trace pictures of images in books and magazines. A series of art that he did in the 1980’s shows his change from real people to mythical creations. This art also had a deeper meaning, trying to portray the influence the images had in people’s upbringing.

Response: Though this site is not specifically all about Andy Warhol, it gives good information to explain a possible inspiration in Warhol’s life. Though this mythical collection came much later in his career it was meant to show people a different side of Warhol. This site helps me to understand why there was such a drastic change in his style of art. The writer said that “he selected characters that he felt influenced children growing up in mid-century America,” which to me says that Warhol did not do his art just because it was different, but he was trying to show people the importance that these images had on their childhood and possibly their everyday life.

"The Andy Warhol Myths Series and Studio." Children's Museum of Indianapolis. 1 Apr 2009 .