DRACULA 1981

Here is the audio guide script for the artwork provided: Andy Warhol made this Dracula print sometime in his career, I suppose using his signature screen-printing technique. I can imagine Warhol really sinking his teeth into this project, ha! The dark brooding background throws that pink outline of the Count’s face right into relief. What’s interesting is how he captured a kind of raw energy with these bare lines. It reminds me of Cy Twombly’s work actually, but more sinister, more glam. The drips of blood or saliva or whatever, feel hasty, like Warhol didn't labour over it too much. It’s like he was trying to catch an essence more than an accurate portrait. I bet he was listening to some cool punk rock when he made it, it has that chaotic yet cool vibe! Anyway, with art, it's never about perfection, it’s more about attitude.