Roommates 1994

Roy Lichtenstein's "Roommates" (1994) is a vibrant and playful example of Pop Art. The piece features two figures, a woman lying on a bed and another looking on from the foreground, with a stark and colorful, almost comic-book-like style. The use of Ben-Day dots, a printing technique commonly seen in comic books, emphasizes the flatness and two-dimensionality of the artwork. The composition is simple and clear, while the colors are bold and saturated, echoing the visual language of mass media. The overall effect is both humorous and intriguing, inviting the viewer to contemplate the scene's narrative and Lichtenstein's artistic approach.