“Dali Salad II” is a figurative artwork created by the artist Red Grooms in 1980. This piece belongs to the Pop Art movement, which is characterized by its use of imagery from popular and mass culture.
The artwork depicts a vivid, dynamic composition featuring a prominent human-like face seemingly emerging from a chaotic assembly of salad greens and mixed vegetables. The exaggerated, cartoonish expression of the face, with wide eyes and exaggerated features, reflects the whimsical, playful style often associated with Pop Art. The hands, adorned with drawn details, appear to interact with the vegetable surroundings. The overall effect is both humorous and surreal, capturing the viewer’s attention through its intricate detailing and bold use of colors and forms.