Sam c. 1954

This is Andy Warhol's cat, Sam, and it's all about the joy of process. Look at the way Warhol uses such a limited palette – basically red and black – to create this striking image. It's screen-printed, so it’s got that flat, graphic feel. But it’s not just about the color, it’s about the texture too. Notice how the black stripes aren't perfectly uniform, they're kind of scratchy and uneven. This roughness reveals the artist's hand, reminding us that even in mechanical reproduction, there’s still a human element at play. It's like Warhol is saying, 'Hey, this is how I made it, and it’s okay if it’s a little messy.' This reminds me of Alex Katz, in that reductive bold clarity, but where Katz is cool, Warhol is warm. Ultimately, it's about embracing the unexpected and finding beauty in imperfection.