THINKING ABOUT : VIRTUAL CONTEMPLATION OR NAVIGATING THE MIND’S CODE, 2009
Sumomo Kanashiwa

Painting : oil

140 x 123 x 3 cm 55.1 x 48.4 x 1.2 inch

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140 x 123 x 3 cm 55.1 x 48.4 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Portrait

Fashion

figurative

Japanese Art

Lolita

Mangas

Faces

Hair

Pink

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: France

2009, Unique Artwork

Oil on Canvas

55 1/10 × 47 1/5 in – 140 × 120 cm

The artwork is dated and signed by the Artist & stamped with the logo of the studio of the Artist crazynOOdles on verso of the canvas

serie “Pixelated Reverie : Exploring the Metaversal Labyrinth”

In the mesmerizing series “Pixelated Reverie: Exploring the Metaversal Labyrinth,” Sumomo Kanashiwa unveils a visual narrative that transcends the boundaries of reality, delving into the intricate tapestry of life within the metaverse. Each painting becomes a portal, inviting viewers to step into a world where pixels and dreams converge.

The first canvas, titled “Digital Dawn,” introduces us to the metaversal landscape bathed in the soft hues of a virtual sunrise. Kanashiwa’s signature pink-haired girls, their contemplative expressions illuminated by the gentle glow, stand on the threshold of this digital realm. The scene evokes a sense of awakening, as if the characters are on the cusp of a new consciousness within the infinite possibilities of the metaverse.

Moving deeper into the series, “Ethereal Echoes” captures the essence of digital memories. The canvas portrays translucent figures wandering through pixelated reflections of moments past. Kanashiwa skillfully weaves a narrative of nostalgia within the metaversal labyrinth, exploring how virtual spaces become repositories of our collective and individual memories.

In “Binary Ballet,” the artist depicts a mesmerizing dance of code, where pink-haired avatars gracefully move in synchronization with the algorithmic rhythms of the metaverse. The fusion of the organic and the digital creates a surreal ballet that speaks to the harmony found within the seemingly chaotic dance of virtual existence.

As the series progresses, “Spectral Serenity” draws viewers into a serene metaversal oasis. Pink-haired figures float amidst ethereal landscapes, their expressions conveying a sense of tranquility that transcends the boundaries of the physical and the digital. Kanashiwa prompts us to question whether such serenity is achievable within the complexities of our interconnected, digital lives.

The final canvas, “Transcendent Pixels,” serves as the crescendo of the series. Here, the pink-haired protagonists stand at the nexus of the metaversal labyrinth, their forms merging with cascading streams of pixels. The piece suggests a transcendence of boundaries, a merging of self with the ever-expanding digital universe—a poignant reflection on the evolving relationship between humanity and technology.

Sumomo Kanashiwa’s “Pixelated Reverie” series becomes more than a collection of paintings; it is a profound exploration of the metaversal experience. Through her art, Kanashiwa invites us to contemplate the intersection of dreams and pixels, encouraging a reflection on the ways in which the digital realm intertwines with our understanding of self and existence. Each canvas is a chapter in this visual story, a testament to the boundless creativity that arises when one navigates the metaversal labyrinth.

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Sumomo Kanashiwa, THINKING ABOUT : VIRTUAL CONTEMPLATION OR NAVIGATING THE MIND’S CODE
Argentina  • 1986

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The painter-illustrator lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
She did a training in Computer Graphics and Design School before concentrating on her oil painting creations in the 2000s.

Sumomo Kanashiwa, the Argentina based artist and illustrator is extremely inspired by Japanese Manga and the animation culture – mostly wide eyed females – subjects. Despite being influenced by Japan’s comic art, Kanashiwa’s style has its own original flair and charm that distinguishes her art from the works of other artists. Pink haired, beautiful girls with an unusual blue-gray skin tone, often positioned in surreal settings, are recurring patterns in her painting.

Having never formally studied art before, Kanashiwa began her artistic career as a self-taught painter in the mid-2000s, in Buenos Aires, one of the most diverse cities in Latin America. Although Argentina has its own tradition of comics, Kanashiwa’s illustrative style is primarily influenced by her Japanese heritage. The highly talented artist uses intense colors to highlight believability and originality of her wistful characters, who look as if they are lost in their own thoughts and in their own world, some examples include: Thinking About (2009), Pool (2008), and 13593 (2008).

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