Auto stop 1966

Evelyne Axell’s “Auto stop” from 1966 is a Pop Art painting that depicts a nude female figure lying on a striped surface. The figure’s body is partially obscured by a red circle, which appears to represent a car’s brake light, and a black road with white lane markings extends into the background. The painting is a bold and sensual statement on the relationship between the human body and technology. The use of bold, flat colors and geometric shapes reflects the style of Pop Art, a movement that emerged in the 1950s and sought to celebrate consumerism and popular culture.