In Tom Wesselmann’s Still Life with Lilies and Mixed Fruit, the screen-print on paper that explode with vibrancy, the artist deftly showcases his determination to reject all notions of Abstract Expressionism. These shaped swatches of bold and bright colors provide minimalist environments for everyday objects such as bowls of fruit, flowers, and framed portraits simplistically rendered and void of any emotion. Tom Wesselmann (1931 - 2004) Still Life with Lilies and Mixed Frui

In Tom Wesselmann’s Still Life with Matisse and Johns, a sizable screen-print on paper that explode with vibrancy, the artist deftly showcases his determination to reject all notions of Abstract Expressionism. He gives accolades to contemporary and modern art masters - Henri Matisse and Jasper Johns. The visual shout-out is more veiled than obvious. The title directs the viewer to decipher the image clues and make the connection to the aspects of Art History. Image: Tom Wess