Compact
1965 (published 1966)
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screenprint with mylar collage on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 61 x 50.6 cm (24 x 19 15/16 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Francine Schear Linde, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Accession Number
1991.239.1.10
Art Historical Context
Gerald Laing's *Compact* (1965, published 196) is a vibrant screenprint with mylar collage on wove, measuring 61 x 50.6 cm. This work exemplifies the bold experimentation of Pop Art, a movement Laing embraced after moving from Scotland to New York in the 1960s. Surrounded by artists like Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns, Laing drew inspiration from consumer culture, advertising, and mass media, transforming everyday objects into icons of modern life. The screenprint technique, favored by Pop artists for its ability to mimic commercial printing with vivid, flat colors and crisp lines, is elevated ...