Literature: "Pop Patterns" by Oriole Cullen

Oriole Cullen has assembled such a wide array of pieces from the 1960's and early 1970s Pop Art movement. In addition to the many prints he has also given such an interesting take on the movement itself as well.

Pop Art is the true definition of experimentation and creativity. Artists who followed this movement have challenged the parameters of fine art by creating patterns that some may find irrelevant.

This book includes prints from the following artists: Zandra Rhodes, Claude Lovat Fraser, Maggie Walker, Manifattura Garavaglia, Peter Jones, Lloyd Johnson, Jim O'Connor, Jane Wealleans, Miss Mouse, Tommy Roberts, Neil Bradburn, Tony Fraser, Edward Squires, Sue Palmer, Leon Rosenblatt, Marshall Lester, Stephanie Huber, Christopher Snow and Mary Oliver.

Personally, the print to the left, "Space Walk" is my favorite. You can find it on page 37 and it is by Sue Palmer. The cleverness of incorporating the "Space Age" movement along with Pop Art just captivates the very essence of the 1960's.

Not to mention the colors and movement within the piece are constantly drawing the eye throughout the print. When I stare at it for a few minutes I almost feel like I can see the shapes moving. It's as if Sue Palmer's astronauts are actually walking in space. Honestly, I'm sure that was exactly what she was aiming for.