Tom Wesselmann's Red Lips is one of his most prominent works, which focuses on depicting female lips in a striking and bold manner. Part of his Mouth series, the work encapsulates Wesselmann's fascination with the sensuality and aesthetics of the human body, recurring themes in his work. In Red Lips, the focus is on large, deep red lips, executed in a vibrant pop style that magnifies their presence and visual appeal.
The choice of lips as the protagonist highlights the influence of advertising and consumer culture on Wesselmann's art. By isolating and exaggerating this feature, Wesselmann turns a common trait into an icon of desire and femininity, reflecting the way the media associates certain physical attributes with attraction and power. Red Lips also plays with eroticism, as red lips have been a cultural symbol of sensuality, attractiveness and feminine confidence.
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