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Sadamasa MotonagaPure White at Top, 1988 Painting on canvas by Sadamasa Motonaga1988
1988
About the Item
Sadamasa Motonaga (1922-2011)
Pure White at Top.
Executed in 1988
Oil and synthetic resin paint. Acrylic color on canvas
41 x 32 cm, not considering the frame
61 x 51 cm framed
Signed and dated "S. Motonaga '88" (lower right)
Signed, dated, and titled (on the reverse)
The present work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity by the Motonaga Research Archive.
Sadamasa Motonaga's "Pure White at Top" presents a striking and stylized form against a stark, flat black background, creating a powerful graphic contrast. The central figure resembles a simplified, monumental tree or perhaps a ritualistic object, characterized by a smoothly domed top that gradually widens downwards. The edges of this form are articulated with sharply defined, V-shaped indentations that give it a serrated or flame-like silhouette, suggesting layers or a dynamic upward thrust. A delicate, almost calligraphic white flourish crowns the very apex of the dome, adding a touch of whimsical detail. The most captivating aspect of the work is the subtle yet luminous color gradient that transitions seamlessly from a bright, pure white at the top, through soft pinks and lavenders, into a warm, rich coral or reddish-orange at the base. This smooth, airbrushed-like application of color imbues the otherwise bold and graphic form with a sense of ethereal softness and glowing interiority.
- Creator:Sadamasa Motonaga (1922 - 2011, Japanese)
- Creation Year:1988
- Dimensions:Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)
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- Condition:In very good condition, with no remarkable damages or signs of aging.
- Gallery Location:Hong Kong, HK
- Reference Number:Seller: SM-0051stDibs: LU1545216331062
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