The series Warhol Denied was conceived in 2006, after news of possible errors in the denying of artworks by The Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board. The series began with the replication of 12 versions of Warhol's Self Portrait from 1964, those works were sent to the Board to go through the formal process of being evaluated and then stamped "DENIED". The act of the Board denying the work's authenticity as a genuine Warhol, completed the work. Their negating of value and originality was conceptually transformed into a system that also completed an original concept thus "creating" real value. The "DENIED" stamp was then replicated and used to stamp the latter works, further skewing the lines of originality and pushing the boundaries of the concept of replication. In late 2011, The Andy Warhol Foundation announced the disbanding of the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board effective in early 2012.
Brillo
2007
Silkscreen and latex paint on wood, stamped with the artist's replica of the Warhol Authentication Board's mark and DENIED
17 x 14 x 17" (43.2 x 35.6 x43.2 cm.)
Yellow Brillo
2007
Silkscreen and latex paint on wood, stamped with the artist's replica of the Warhol Authentication Board's mark and DENIED
13 x 16 x 11.5 in. (33 x 40.6 x 29.2 cm.)
Campbell's
2007
Silkscreen and latex paint on wood, stamped with the artist's replica of the Warhol Authentication Board's mark and DENIED
10 x 19 x 9.5 in. (25.4 x 48.3 x 24.1 cm.)
Heinz
2007
Silkscreen and latex paint on wood, stamped with the artist's replica of the Warhol Authentication Board's mark and DENIED
8.5 x 15.5 x 10.5 in. (21.6 x 39.4 x 26.7 cm.)
Kellogg's (LA Type)
2007
Silkscreen and latex paint on wood, stamped with the artist's replica of the Warhol Authentication Board's mark and DENIED
27 x 24 x 19 in. (43.2 x 60.1 x 48.3 cm.)
Kellogg's
2007
Silkscreen and latex paint on wood, stamped with the artist's replica of the Warhol Authentication Board's mark and DENIED
25 x 21 x 17 in. (63.5 x 53.3 x 43.2 cm.)