The latest offering from GalleryOne in Grayshott is an independently curated exhibition of work from the leading artists of the Pop Art Movement. There is a high-quality selection of limited edition prints and original pieces including some striking images by Andy Warhol and a more hypnotic collection of Bridget Riley's. Roy Lichtenstein's triptych 'As I opened fire..' will be recognised by many for its classic comic book references. There is also a range of work by Peter Blake, one of the leading pioneers of Pop Art; his use of imagery from consumer goods in his 'Fag Packet' series provides a visual comment on the growing materialism of the time. David Hockney's gentle depiction 'Vertical Dogs' brings a sensitivity to what is otherwise a bold and colourful exhibition.

The Pop Art movement originated in England in the 1950s and travelled overseas to the United States during the 1960s. Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi, both members of the Independent Group, pioneered the movement in London in the 1950s. In the 1960s, the movement was carried by Peter Blake, Patrick Caulfield, David Hockney, Allen Jones, and Peter Phillips. In the early sixties, Pop Art found its way to the United States, seen in the work of Jim Dine, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg. It developed in the United States as a response to the wealth of the post World War II era and the growing materialism and consumerism in society. The most recognized Pop artist, Andy Warhol, used a photo-realistic, mass production printmaking technique called seriagraphy to produce his commentaries on media, fame and advertising.

Pop Art made observations on contemporary society and culture, particularly consumerism, by using popular images and icons, incorporating and re-defining them in the art world. Often subjects were derived from advertising and product packaging, celebrities, and comic strips. The images are presented with a combination of humour, criticism and irony. In doing this, the movement put art into terms of everyday, contemporary life. It also helped to decrease the gap between "high art" and "low art" and eliminated the distinction between fine art and commercial art methods.

The GalleryOne 'Art Goes Pop' exhibition runs until 7th July 2007 with prices starting from £150.00. It provides an excellent insight into the themes of the Pop Art movement, the ideology of which is as relevant to us today, as it was at inception.