The Warhol Artichoke

• Photographer
  Hillary Greene-Pae
• Technical Info
  Camera: Canon Eos R6m2, Lens: Ef 100mm Macro, F/10, Shutter: 1/100, Iso 1600
• Photo Date
  2023

Andy Warhol once described that the reason for making multiple images of the same subject was because, as he quoted, "the more you look at the same exact thing...the better and emptier you feel" He was making a comment on the repetitious nature of popular culture. Because I was exploring photographically the texture of this artichoke I was obsessed in creating various colors of it and was rather pleased with the end result. Somehow...I did not feel empty...but rather gratified. Maybe because it was food that not only feeds the stomach but the soul. Food is a celebration of vibrancy and life.

Hillary Greene-Pae is a practicing clinical psychotherapist and real estate investor. Her interest in photography began when she was a graduate student at UC Berkeley. During her semi-retirement she now has time to pursue her real passion. She enjoys capturing candid moments as well as both being an observer and participant in the process.