Astroboy (Trial Proof), Screenprint Gerard Malanga The yellow hue evokes associations

The yellow hue evokes associations with caution

I was captivated by his piercing gaze straight into the lens

the portrait carries the cool glow of the silver screen and a subtle nod to the silver-coated walls of Warhol’s Factory

giving the familiar image of Monroe a sense of reverence—less pop

he chose to complete his formal training in New York

Astroboy (Trial Proof), Screenprint Gerard Malanga The yellow hue evokes associationsAstroboy (Trial Proof) is from the Homage to Andy Portfolio by Rupert Jasen Smith. Often mentioned but rarely discussed in detail, Rupert Jasen Smith (1953 1989) was Andy Warhols preferred master silkscreen printer and art director from roughly 1974 until his death in 1987. This grants Smith an essential role in the Warhol cannon, as Warhol produced roughly half of all his printed works in the decade leading up to this death. This was due to the