The Last Supper

By Burt Payne

1994

Very Limited Edition 20/20

The work plays on the 20th century commodification and industrialization 

of our mealtime.

Payne juxtaposes layers of meaning and materials to derive humor from the 

detritus of harsh, often unforgiving world.

Humor dominates the outward appearance of things, 

while a macabre quirkiness is evident at the level of unconscious apprehension.

In 1989 Payne had residency in Omaha, Nebraska at the Bemis Foundation.  Omaha happens to be the home of Swanson the TV dinner company . Payne requested empty TV dinner trays from the company. They agreed, and he used them as the basis for

"The Last Supper."  

Thee imagery "Portioned" to fit the TV Dinner sections are cast wax and painted silver.

Signed and numbered en verso by the artist.

Cast resin in aluminum TV Tray mounted on black plexiglass

Actual art size: 7" Wide X 9 " Long X 2" Deep