The artwork titled “Piss Christ” was created by Andres Serrano in 1987 in the United States, utilizing the medium of photography.
The artwork depicts a small plastic crucifix submerged in a liquid that is purported to be the artist’s urine. The photograph is characterized by a warm, golden-yellow hue with a glowing quality, emphasizing the figure on the cross. The crucifixion scene, typically associated with reverence and solemnity, is enveloped in an ethereal, almost otherworldly ambiance. The liquid’s translucent nature and the way it captures and reflects light lends the artwork a visually striking quality. The contrast between the sacred subject matter and the unconventional medium invokes a complex response, balancing aesthetics with a provocative choice of elements.