Rupert Jasen Smith

Rupert Jasen Smith (1953-1989) was Andy Warhol’s preferred master silkscreen printer and art director from 1974 until Warhol’s death in 1987, playing a crucial role in the creation of nearly half of Warhol's printed works during that period. Their close working relationship involved daily consultations, with Warhol supervising and providing feedback on Smith’s printing techniques. Born in New Jersey and raised in Palm Beach, Florida, Smith honed his skills under landscape painter A. E. Backus before earning his BA in Arts at Pratt Institute, where he met Warhol. Smith's responsibilities included obtaining canvases and film positives from the Factory, consulting with Warhol on the final image, mixing colors, and drying prints.

Smith's own artwork, including his Homage to Andy Warhol series and his Greta Garbo portfolio, have been featured in galleries and are highly sought after by private collectors. His work often incorporates familiar screen-printed images, Japanese brands, and pop culture figures. He also contributed to Warhol's diamond dust technique in the early '80s, a suggestion inspired by writer Bob Colacello. Rupert Jasen Smith passed away in 1989 in North Ridge, Florida, from AIDS.

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Kirin Beer (from the Homage to Andy Portfolio), Screenprint Kirin Beer (from the Homage to Andy Portfolio), Screenprint
California Cooler, Screenprint California Cooler, Screenprint
Nikon (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint Nikon (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint
Greta Garbo 6, Screenprint and Acrylic Greta Garbo 6, Screenprint and Acrylic
Greta Garbo 2, Screenprint and Acrylic Greta Garbo 2, Screenprint and Acrylic
Greta Garbo 4, Screenprint and Acrylic Greta Garbo 4, Screenprint and Acrylic
Greta Garbo 5, Screenprint and Acrylic Greta Garbo 5, Screenprint and Acrylic
Greta Garbo 1, Screenprint and Acrylic Greta Garbo 1, Screenprint and Acrylic
Greta Garbo 3, Screenprint and Acrylic Greta Garbo 3, Screenprint and Acrylic
Honda (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint Honda (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint
Issey Miyake (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint Issey Miyake (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint
Walkman (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint Walkman (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint
Shiseido (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint Shiseido (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint
Seiko (from the Homage to Andy Warhol portfolio), Screenprint Seiko (from the Homage to Andy Warhol portfolio), Screenprint
Pacman (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint Pacman (from the Homage to Andy Warhol Portfolio), Screenprint
Astroboy (from the Homage to Andy Portfolio), Screenprint Astroboy (from the Homage to Andy Portfolio), Screenprint
Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint
Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint
Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint
Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint
Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint Kirin Beer (Trial Proof), Screenprint
Greta Garbo 6 (Trial Proof), Screenprint and Acrylic Greta Garbo 6 (Trial Proof), Screenprint and Acrylic
Seiko (Trial Proof), Screenprint Seiko (Trial Proof), Screenprint
Seiko (Trial Proof), Screenprint Seiko (Trial Proof), Screenprint
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