In Elvis 2 Times(1963), Warhol’s choice of Elvis as a subject displays his intrigue for American icons but more importantly personifies the parallel relationship he shared with Elvis. The story of Elvis--who thanks to his music achieved immense fame and elicited hysterical adoration on the part of young people all over the world--is somewhat reminiscent of the artist’s own story. However, the other side of the coin was Elvis’s constant battles with dep

Warhol’s art expresses, captures, reiterates and immortalizes icons, events and products associated with American culture. Warhol’s work is as American as apple pie. Each of his pieces portrays an important event, person or product of American history. The Whitney recognizes Warhol’s contribution to American “pop” culture and his impact on the art world. His piece, the Nine Jackies(1964), reminds viewers of the tragic events Jackie and America endured during the assassination of her husband (JFK). In Elvis 2 Times (1963), he immortalizes a music icon (Elvis) that has been imbedded in the American culture. Elvis’s music like Warhol’s art is expressive of a time period in the history of this country. In Braille Boxes (1963-1964) he copies an identifiable commercial product (Braille pads) showing the power of mass production, which is immediately identifiable with American production philosophy, illustrating the production juggernaut that is America. Through his art, Warhol defines what it is to be American. So, to answer the question “Where are you Andy Warhol?”, Where are you not?

Warhol’s subject matter also included disasters, such as newspaper images of

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