Supply and Demand

I finally had the opportunity to visit the Warhol Museum to see the Shepard Fairey exhibit "Supply and Demand". I can describe it in a word: Fantastic. That was the strongest exhibition by a solo artist that I have seen in a long time. I loved it. He has such a bold, yet intricate style. The images are produced in a variety of media- screen printing, stencil, collage and appearing on canvas, paper, metal, wood and even adhesive paper.

There is this 1984-esque feel to the body of work, which have a very strong style that echoes Soviet propoganda. It's a great exhibit for the Warhol, because it's current, it's happening, it's pop culture. In the same, it doesn't feel like pop culture. It feels more like a sub-culture. Even though Shepard Fairey is becoming the next pop star of the art world, his art still looks as if it's come from a street artist who is anti-establishment.

If you haven't gone yet- you have to go. Don't miss the murals outside. Outstanding. What Shepard Fairey is doing is great for the art world and it's even better for Pittsburgh.

Don't miss it!