Painting
Object number2013.79.1
Artist
Burton Morris
(born 1964)
Manufacturer
Remo Inc.
Date2000
OriginUnited States of America
MediumPaint
Credit LineGift of Steven G. Elliott
DescriptionPainting on a beige tympani drum head. Circular. Hand-painted red and white stripped bag of popcorn with blue text at center; eight yellow and white popcorn pieces surrounding bag.Dimensions31.5 x 31.5 x 0.625 in. (80 x 80 x 1.6 cm)SignedArtist signature in black marker on lower right of painting "Burton Morris 00".
InscriptionsHand-painted text in blue on center of poporn container: "POP!"
MarksPrinted on drum head, upside down below painting: "REMO [printed inside crown] / WEATHERKING / RENAISSANCE TYMPANI / MADE IN U.S.A." followed by icon.
Historical Notes"Pop!" on tympani drum head, hand-painted by Burton Morris. Frequently called upon to assist non-profits with fundraising or special events, Morris painted this piece for an auction that benefited the Pittsburgh Symphony.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
On View
On view
Burton Morris
Morris Labowitz
c. 1945