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Yoshitomo Nara
Love from the Sea, 2021
Fine bone china
26.7 cm
Edition of 250
comes in bespoke presentation box
Yoshitomo Nara, a celebrated contemporary artist hailing from Japan, has captivated audiences worldwide with his distinctive blend of innocence and defiance in his artwork. Born in 1959 in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Nara's upbringing in rural Japan deeply influences his art, which often features childlike figures with enigmatic expressions, reflecting a complex interplay of vulnerability and strength. Nara's work spans various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and drawing, each imbued with a sense of introspection and emotional depth. His iconic portraits of wide-eyed children exude a sense of defiance and resilience, challenging conventional notions of childhood innocence. Despite their seemingly simplistic aesthetic, Nara's art delves into profound themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition. With exhibitions held in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, Nara's influence on contemporary art continues to grow, inspiring generations with his unique vision and unwavering commitment to artistic authenticity.
- Creator:Yoshitomo Nara (1959, Japanese)
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Diameter: 10.52 in (26.7 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2154214174552
Yoshitomo Nara
Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara is one of the most influential artists to emerge from Japan's Pop art movement in the 1990s. Drawing inspiration from the anime and manga characters that he was exposed to during his childhood, Nara creates characters, usually small children, who possess similar cartoonish qualities, with highly stylized features and especially large eyes. However, Nara's illustrations of children, who are often brandishing weapons, are often more menacing and devilish than they are cute and innocent.
Nara has assembled a cult-like following centered around his childlike illustrations although the themes surrounding his work touch on broader social and cultural topics such as violence and the rigidity of social structures in Japan. While he works mainly in painting and drawing, he also experiments in sculpture and installations.
Since his first solo exhibition at Blum and Poe Gallery in 1984, Nara has had nearly 40 solo exhibitions worldwide, from Iceland to Japan to France to the United States.
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