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Peter Saul - A Pop Art Statement

July 4th 2008 03:36
Peter Saul - Ignored Genius


peter Saul Bush at Abu Gharab
Bush at Abu Gharab



Born in San Francisco in 1934, Peter Saul is a pop culture artist whose surrealist and expressionistic, vibrantly coloured paintings often make a statement about society, politics and religion.

Art Critics suicide peter saul
Art Critics Suicide



Brought to my attention through a recent LA Times article, Saul has an exhibition running at the Orange County Museum of Art. Selected works spanning his 40 year career are on display in the gallery until September 21st.

Please dont hurt my money peter saul
Please Don't Hurt My Money


Achieving notoriety and positive reviews in the 1960’s ever since then the 74 year old artist has continued to demand the eye of the viewer, provoke reaction and force complex examination.

i forgot everything important peter saul
I Forgot Everything Important


There is a satirical element to many of his images that deceives some into dismissing the simplicities as heavy handed devices. There is a diabolical ugliness to his depictions that is compounded by his attention seeking use of pastels.

business woman peter saul
Business Woman


Enthusiastically dissecting timely topics there is historical significance to much of what he does. Essentially Peter Saul offers everything that I see as important to successful art. Visual style, deeper meaning and unique observations on the world in which we inhabit, the fact that he has not achieved more international acclaim is a shame, though I’m sure petty fame is not high on his priorities.


rough landing peter saul
Rough Landing


Images Courtesy of Artnet.com
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