Andres Serrano

Piss Christ

Andres Serrano, Piss Christ, 1987. Photograph of a plastic crucifix submerged in a glass of urine. 5' 0" x 3' 4" (1.52 m x 1.02 m).

About Andres Serrano:

Serrano is an American artist who worked as an assistant art director at an advertising firm before creating his first works in 1983. Many of his pieces were made to receive angry reactions. His choice for his photography is large prints of about 20 by 30 inches (51 by 76 cm).

About the Piece:

The full title is Immersion (Piss Christ). This piece is one of a series of photographs that depict classical statuettes submerged in either milk, blood, or urine. The photograph is a 60x40 inch Cibachrome print. Serrano stated that “while this work is not intended to denounce religion, it alludes to a perceived commercializing or cheapening of Christian icons in contemporary culture.”