Pearl Lam (林明珠)talks to Philip Colbert about his early life, illustrious career and his connection to lobsters. Philip Colbert, dubbed the “godson of Andy Warhol,” shares his unique perspective on the fusion of fun and fine art. Renowned for his larger-than-life lobster persona and immersive art experiences, Philip discusses the influence of digital media on contemporary art.
Born in Scotland and living and working in London, Colbert is often referred to as the “godson of Andy Warhol”. Colbert has created a global following for his cartoon lobster persona and his masterful hyper pop history paintings. His work powerfully explores the patterns of contemporary digital culture and its relationship to a deeper art historical dialogue.
