Let Them Eat Franks by Amanda Stavast

Artwork Details

Material Quality	Regular
Edges	edges painted black
Condition Note	excellent
Style	Pop Art
Main Color	Blue;Orange;White
Highlight Color	Black
Color Palette	Bright Colors
Keywords

Frame	NA
Installation	wired on back
Edition/Quantity	1
Year Created	2023
Subject	Humor, Political
Status	Finished Work
Series

Art with a Story

This pop art piece critiques the way we commemorate our nation's independence by using the familiar Fourth of July hot dog eating contest as a symbol. It's a commentary on America's tendency towards excessive consumption, juxtaposed with the stark reality of food insecurity worldwide. By contrasting these images, it prompts viewers to reconsider our societal values and what we prioritize as a culture.

Exhibitions

10/2023, Memento Mori Gallery, Lakewood, CO
05/2024, "Finger Looking Good", ShockBoxx Gallery, Hermosa Beach, CA

About the Artist

Amanda Stavast Metcalf was born and raised in Colorado. Her desire to create from an early age led her to obtain a BFA from Colorado State University in 1999. After working in graphic design for a few years she decided to focus her creative energy into mural work and started her own company in 2001. Stavast’s murals can be found in both large-scale corporate and residential settings throughout Colorado’s Front Range and Denver Metro area. While she is still commissioned for mural work, in recent years, she has taken a deep dive into traditional paintings on canvas. The pieces she creates come from a deep emotional space. Luckily, she is not constrained to one particular style of work, and that allows her to explore her creativity boundlessly. Each style of work teaches her something about herself. A floral still life allows her to give in to her urge to be perfect. Landscapes teach her to live in the moment and convey tranquility. Conceptual work allows her to get all of the interesting and creative ideas out of her head. Abstracts force her to let go of all expectations and be free. The compilation of these themes makes Amanda the well-rounded artist she is today.

Amanda lives in the Denver Metro area with her husband and four children. She loves wearing the hats of artist, wife, mother, exercise junkie and margarita lover.

Artwork Info

Let Them Eat Franks

Painting

Canvas (Cotton)

Acrylic, oil pen

Amanda Stavast

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

$910

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Let Them Eat Franks

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