The artwork, titled “Pastry Case, I”, was created by Claes Oldenburg in 1962 and belongs to the Pop Art movement. This installation piece cleverly captures the essence of commercial culture through its depiction of various pastries and desserts displayed within a glass case.
The artwork features an assortment of sculpted pastries, including cakes, pies, and other confections, all meticulously crafted to resemble real food items. The use of vibrant colors and exaggerated forms emphasizes the playfulness and appeal of the pieces. The pastries are arranged in tiers within a transparent display case, rendering them visually accessible yet untouchable, much like the items in a bakery shop window. Oldenburg’s theme of consumerism and his unique approach to subject matter manifest strikingly through this installation, inviting viewers to contemplate the ordinary objects of everyday life in a new light.
