“Actual Size” is an artwork created by Edward Ruscha in 1962. It is rendered with oil on canvas and is associated with the Pop Art movement. This figurative piece is housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California.
The artwork features the word “SPAM” prominently displayed in large, bold, yellow letters against a dark blue background in the upper section. The lower portion of the canvas is predominantly white, interrupted only by the depiction of a small can of Spam with yellow brushstrokes extending from it, suggesting motion or an explosion emanating from the object. The contrast between the solid colors and the dynamic element conveys a sense of simplicity and directness characteristic of Pop Art.
