Yoshihiro Fujita, a Japanese artist with a unique approach to art, has carved a niche in the world of visual storytelling through his distinctive focus on the portrayal of eyes. His journey as an artist intertwines the traditional art of Manga with a modern interpretation, creating a bridge between classic Japanese cultural elements and contemporary artistic expressions. Fujita's work, primarily executed in oil paints, showcases a deep understanding and appreciation of the pivotal role eyes play in Manga and animation, drawing inspiration from renowned figures like Hayao Miyazaki and the evolving landscape of computer games. Fujita's fascination with eyes stems from their profound symbolic significance in Japanese comics and cartoons, where they serve as windows to the characters' souls, expressing a wide array of emotions and intentions. By concentrating solely on the eyes in his compositions, Fujita transforms his canvases into intricate explorations of emotional depth and psychological insight. This focus allows him to convey complex narratives and emotional states without the need for full facial depictions, achieving a level of detail and realism that is almost photographic in its precision. The artist's ability to communicate a range of emotions, from vulnerability to strength, solely through the depiction of eyes is a testament to his artistic mastery. He narrows his canvas to this singular element, elevating it to the central theme of his work. This unique approach not only showcases his technical prowess but also offers a fresh perspective on the traditional Manga form. Fujita's art has garnered international acclaim, resonating with audiences across Asia, Europe, and the United States. His playful yet profound style, deeply rooted in Manga aesthetics, offers a contemporary twist on familiar themes. His specialization in eyes sets his work apart, providing a new lens through which to view Manga art. In Yoshihiro Fujita's "Spectral Eyes: Doll Glass Manga Mirage," he innovatively uses doll glass eyes instead of oil paints. This series merges realism with fantasy, where the reflective glass eyes convey deep emotions, set against minimalistic backdrops. This artistic shift challenges Manga conventions, creating a haunting fusion of tangible glass and fantastical imagery, marking a bold evolution in Fujita's artistry. In essence, Yoshihiro Fujita's artistic journey is a vibrant tapestry of traditional Manga art, modern influences, and a daring exploration of new themes and mediums. His dedication to portraying the soulful essence of eyes has established him as a visionary artist, leaving a lasting impact on the global art community.
504 170 Echoes of the Retina
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
In 504170, Yoshihiro Fujita deepens his exploration of perception by bringing the viewer into an intimate proximity with the Manga gaze, pushing the boundaries between innocence, mem...
Oil
354122 Between Vision and Memory
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
In 354122, Yoshihiro Fujita offers a more contemplative vision within his series Rhythms of the Retina: Manga Perspectives, where the gaze no longer simply captures attention but ins...
Oil
254123 Fragments of Perception
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
In the artwork 254123, Yoshihiro Fujita condenses the full expressive power of his series Rhythms of the Retina: Manga Perspectives into a striking visual confrontation of rare inten...
Oil
526 175 The Watching Eye
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
In 526175, Yoshihiro Fujita completely abandons painting to construct the image exclusively from doll glass eyes, creating a work that exists between wall sculpture and optical illus...
Plastic, Black and White
261717 Reflections of the Gaze
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
In 261717, Yoshihiro Fujita expands his exploration of optical perception by composing an image entirely constructed from doll glass eyes, transforming countless individual objects i...
Plastic, Black and White
888265 The Silent Observer
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
In 888265, Yoshihiro Fujita continues his exploration of perceptual illusion by constructing an image composed entirely of doll glass eyes, transforming a familiar object into a visu...
Plastic, Black and White
$3,500
H 73 in W 19.8 in D 2.46 in
Pink Passion - Vintage Al Merrick Epoxy Rideable Surfboard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pink Passion - Vintage Al Merrick Epoxy Rideable Surfboard Crafted or branded via Rick Fignetti, a legendary fixture in the Southern California surf scene since the 1980s. Clear acry...
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass
The Dissidents: Discourse on the Golden Mean
By Michael Tole
Located in New Orleans, LA
Michael Tole says of his work… This work draws a connection between the didactic moralizing tendencies of Neo Classicism (represented in the style of the painting) and Modernism (represented in the architectural setting). Though modern art eschews the naturalistic imagery used by Neo Classicists, both movements pursued a self-important, austere, self-consciously masculine aesthetic that they saw as synonymous with virtue. Set in the MoMA courtyard, a passel of men lounge about, regarding a golden statue which looks terribly out of place in this modernist vitrine. The uncomfortable architectural setting, prisonlike and cold, provides a foil for the odalisque-like young men sprawled on hard stone benches and paying homage to the central idol. In my current work, The Revisionist Histories, I am writing letters to art history, literature, and mythology in an attempt to reflect the social changes that have reshaped our society over the past century. As part of this agenda, I explore the evolution of gender norms, power dynamics, and representation within Western visual culture and what this implies for the negotiation between pleasure, justice, and our culturally specific discourse on beauty. The seed for The Revisionist Histories was sewn when I caught a glimpse of my preteen daughters watching music videos on their iPad as I chopped veggies for dinner. Out of the corner of my eye I caught glimpses of music videos featuring Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Doja Cat gyrating across the tiny screen. A better parent might have snatched the iPad away, but I was overcome with hallucinatory visions of this pop diva...
Oil, Canvas
$34,000
H 70 in W 70 in D 8 in
Here today, gone tomorrow - lime (outdoor sculpture)
By Tim Berg & Rebekah Myers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Can be installed outdoors Handmade - fiberglas, resin, UV sealed, treated wood Available in 5 flavors: cherry, orange, grape, lime and blue raspberry Things disappear. Sometimes t...
Resin, Fiberglass, Wood
Washed (red, yellow, blue)
By Anastasia Pelias
Located in New Orleans, LA
Anastasia Pelias was born in New Orleans, LA to Greek parents. Her artistic practice is rooted in the dual cultural identity of both her native and ancestral roots in New Orleans, LA...
Canvas, Oil
Info-Red Infra-Structure
By Laura Tanner Graham
Located in New Orleans, LA
medium: ink on hand-cut mylar Laura Tanner Graham's drawings and installations are often discussed as part of the Southern Gothic literary tradition, sharing similar themes with aut...
Mylar, Ink
Happy Birthday
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hope Hickman says of her work... I am tormented by aesthetic seduction, by what I can only call the romantic. My practice processes, through haptic intuition, the look of wealth, of...
Masonite, Oil
$1,525
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 0.79 in
“Impronta" – Silicone and Iron Wall Sculpture by Marilina Marchica, 2025”
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Title: Impronta Artist: Marilina Marchica (1984, Italian) Year: 2025 Dimensions: 15 x 25 x 3 cm Medium: Silicone cast mounted on handmade iron frame Materials: Silicone, Iron Support...
Silicone
$3,000
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Georgian Contemporary Art by Teona Yamanidze - Ortonesque
By Teona Yamanidze
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
Sea Winds Blow
By Bradley Kerl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bradley Kerl creates paintings that merge lived experience, memory, and invention, transforming familiar subjects into images that balance the recognizable with the uncanny. Drawing ...
Canvas, Oil
The Quiet Forest
By Cara Enteles
Located in Westport, CT
This beautiful layered floral work is by Cara Enteles. Her work is motivated by a fascination with nature and a concern for the environment. She splits her time between NYC and rural...
Plexiglass, Oil, Screen
First Sunset
By Gina Phillips
Located in New Orleans, LA
GINA PHILLIPS is a mixed media, narrative artist who grew up in Kentucky and has lived in New Orleans since 1995. The imagery, stories and characters of both regions influence her wo...
Paper, Oil
The Luminous Interval
By Anastasia Pelias
Located in New Orleans, LA
Anastasia Pelias was born in New Orleans, LA to a Greek immigrant mother and a first generation Greek-American father. She received her BFA from the Newcomb College of Tulane Univers...
Canvas, Oil
Tend
By Jered Sprecher
Located in New Orleans, LA
As an artist I make paintings that exist in the sliver of space between abstraction and representation. My work compresses time into the surface of painting, that old technology. Inc...
Canvas, Oil
In Color
By Jered Sprecher
Located in New Orleans, LA
As an artist I make paintings that exist in the sliver of space between abstraction and representation. My work compresses time into the surface of painting, that old technology. Inc...
Canvas, Oil
The Giant
By Jered Sprecher
Located in New Orleans, LA
As an artist I make paintings that exist in the sliver of space between abstraction and representation. My work compresses time into the surface of painting, that old technology. Inc...
Canvas, Oil
564110
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
This artwork come directly from the Artist's Studio : Studio CrazyNoodles . The artwork is dated and signed by the Artist on verso of the canvas & stamped with the logo of the studio...
Oil
154124
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
This artwork come directly from the Artist's Studio : Studio CrazyNoodles . The artwork is dated and signed by the Artist on verso of the canvas & stamped with the logo of the studio...
Oil
986532
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
The artwork is unique The artwork is signed by the Artist on verso of the canvas & stamped with the logo of the studio of the Artist, 'Crazy Noodles', on verso of the canvas The ar...
Oil
234 143
By Yoshihiro Fujita
Located in PARIS, FR
This artwork come directly from the Artist's Studio : Studio CrazyNoodles . The artwork is dated and signed by the Artist on verso of the canvas & stamped with the logo of the studio...
Oil