Born in Japan in 1976, Aya Takano is a painter, illustrator, sci-fi writer and manga artist. Soon after obtaining her art bachelor degree, she became an assistant of Takashi Murakami and joined Kaikai Kiki, the artistic community and production studio created in 2001 by Takashi Murakami for like-minded artists that adhered to the the Superflat style. The Superflat movement, popularized by Murakami himself, emphasizes the two-dimensionality of figures, which is influenced by Japanese manga and anime, while dually exposing the fetishes of Japanese consumerism. In the 1980s, the look of pre-pubescent girls became the target of consumer culture in Japanese society. This infantilization and objectification of the female was seen most heavily in Japan's “otaku” culture. With this reference in mind - inspired by a wide range of influences ranging from erotic Edo prints to Gustav Klimt, from the manga of Osamu Tezuka to Claude Monet - Aya Takano describes naïve and androgynous teenager girls, creating her own mythology where the otaku culture is revisited in a feminine perspective. Her original style is highly acclaimed both in Japan and worldwide and led her to solo exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Holland, Hong Kong, Korea among others.
$16,000
Eyes Beam
By Aya Takano
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed. Rendered in acrylic on paper, the work reflects her exploration of female subjectivity through imagery that is both playful and quietly subversive. The simplified forms and ...
Acrylic
$8,555
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
A warm afternoon- 21st Century, contemporary painting of a Mediterranean Port
By Michiel Schrijver
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the Netherlands. The paintings originate from his memory. The first step is to make a small and fairly rough outlin...
Canvas, Acrylic
$425
H 14 in W 11 in
Desert Dream - Abstract Color Drenched Figurative Pinup Painting on Canvas
By Jesse Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,600
H 34 in W 28 in
"Drummer in Red" Lone Figure, Male Drummer, Instrument, Colors, Acrylic
By Dennis K. Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
"Drummer in Red" is a vibrant painting both in the application of color, and the abstract movement of the background. Dennis has captured the musician in the midst of what might be a...
Canvas, Acrylic
Portrait for F.B. I and II
By Anthony Leone
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original pair of acrylic on paper paintings (diptych) by emerging contemporary artist Anthony Leone, currently featured as part of the artists's solo exhibition Grape Farm. These...
Paper, Acrylic
Cozy day
By Olha Vlasova
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting captures an ordinary, peaceful day spent in the pleasant company of a beloved cat. Soft, muted tones evoke a sense of calm, while delicate details-a ribbon-tied braid, ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$20,000
H 63 in W 138 in
"4 + 14" 2023 acrylic painting on canvas 63x138 in figurative abstract art drip
By Luis Miguel Valdes
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) "4 + 14", 2024 acrylic on canvas 63 x 138 in.
Canvas, Paint, Oil, Acrylic
$3,894
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Butterfly Original Acrylic Painting, Large Vertical, Contemporary Art
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
In this acrylic creation, I've explored the delicate interplay of human grace with nature's ethereal beauty. It's a tribute to quiet resilience and transformation, much like the gent...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,304
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in
Everything is okay, Enjoy - 21st Century Contemporary Dutch Realistic Painting
By Rineke Engwerda
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Rineke Engwerda is a young artist with a unique style. Even without a signature you can immediately recognize the work of Rineke. In an old school, near the Fanny Blankers Koen stad...
Acrylic
$1,888
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Stillness within movement B. Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dancers Painting
By Barbara Schaumann
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Canvas, Acrylic
A Tutor
By Adam Mysock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A portrait of Kellyanne Conway While the statement for this show indicates that there are no formal teachers of proper lying technique, it doesn’t deny that there are individuals ou...
Varnish, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Chemistry 2
By Kilroy Savage
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Chemistry 2," 2019. Acrylic on paper. Chemistry set, cartoon, offset, sign painting, orange, black, and white.
Paper, Acrylic
Blue Blood
By Chris Barnard
Located in New Orleans, LA
A view of the sculpture in the entryway of the Yale Center for British Art. 'Blue Blood' is a nickname for Yale graduates, but as Nell Irvin Painter writes ...
Acrylic, Panel
Untitled, 2000, watercolor on paper by Aya Takano
By Aya Takano
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Aya Takano, Untitled (2000) Pen, watercolor on paper. 20.9 x 14.7 cm (sheet) 27.5 x 22 cm (Framed) Unique drawing by Aya Takano.
Watercolor