“Big Torn Campbell’s Soup Can (Pepper Pot)” is an artwork created by Andy Warhol in 1962 in the United States. Executed through the medium of screenprint, this piece is a prominent example of the Pop Art movement. The artwork can be classified under the genre of figurative art.
The artwork depicts a Campbell’s Soup can, a subject frequently explored by Warhol as emblematic of mass culture and commercialism. The can in this piece is shown with a dramatic tear, revealing parts of the label and the can’s metallic structure in an almost deconstructed view. The iconic red and white label features prominently, drawing the viewer’s attention to familiar branding within a context of visual disruption. Warhol’s use of bold colors and stark contrasts exemplifies his technique and thematic focus on the interplay between consumer goods and visual art. The torn element introduces a dynamic tension, juxtaposing the familiar solidity of the brand with the unexpected visual fragmentation.
