Brillo Box (3 ¢ off) is a 2016 documentary short film directed and written by Lisanne Skyler. It is produced by Sheila Nevins,
Tristine Skyler and Judith Black under
HBO Documentary Films. The film revolves around the Brillo Box soap pads, that was designed by
pop art icon
Andy Warhol and was sold for $3 million at
Christie's auction having been refused by companies forty-year earlier.[1]
Brillo Box (3¢ off) follows a yellow Andy Warhol Brillo Box sculpture as it makes its way from a Skyler family's living room to a record-breaking Christie's auction, blending personal narrative with
popular culture, and exploring how we navigate the ephemeral nature of art and value.[3]
Synopsis
The film shows and discusses Warhol's work and ideas, and how the culture has accepted his work as a lasting commentary on society and consumerism art. Artist
Peter Young is also featured in the documentary.[4]
Brillo Box (3 ¢ off) is a 2016 documentary short film directed and written by Lisanne Skyler. It is produced by Sheila Nevins,
Tristine Skyler and Judith Black under
HBO Documentary Films. The film revolves around the Brillo Box soap pads, that was designed by
pop art icon
Andy Warhol and was sold for $3 million at
Christie's auction having been refused by companies forty-year earlier.[1]
Brillo Box (3¢ off) follows a yellow Andy Warhol Brillo Box sculpture as it makes its way from a Skyler family's living room to a record-breaking Christie's auction, blending personal narrative with
popular culture, and exploring how we navigate the ephemeral nature of art and value.[3]
Synopsis
The film shows and discusses Warhol's work and ideas, and how the culture has accepted his work as a lasting commentary on society and consumerism art. Artist
Peter Young is also featured in the documentary.[4]