Shoguncat's Noble Stance : Red Regal Vigor, 2022

by Hiro Ando

Sculpture : resin 60 x 30 x 30 cm 23.6 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$16,597

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Numbered and limited to 8 copies

1 copy available

Signature

Engraved signature

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60 x 30 x 30 cm 23.6 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch Height x Width x Depth

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The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors


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Animal

Pop Art

Anthropomorphism

Cats

Animal Sculptures

Red

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: France

2022, edition of 8

resin fiberglass painted & varnished

23 3/5 × 11 4/5 × 11 4/5 in - 60 × 30 × 30 cm

The artwork is signed by the Artist , carved with edition number and date under the artwork

serie "Martial Felines Trilogy"

In the heart of Tokyo, where modernity meets tradition in a harmonious dance, the enigmatic artist Hiro Ando unveiled a trilogy of sculptures that captivated the art world's imagination—the "Martial Felines Trilogy." This series, comprised of the mesmerizing sculptures "Ninjacat," "Shoguncat," and "Kungfucat," wove a tale of feline prowess and martial arts mastery.

In the crowded streets of Akihabara, where the hum of neon lights mingles with the echoes of ancient samurai legends, Hiro Ando found inspiration. His journey began with a fascination for the duality inherent in Japanese culture—the delicate artistry of the past colliding with the high-energy pulse of contemporary urban life. And so, the "Martial Felines Trilogy" was born.

The first sculpture, "Ninjacat," emerged from the shadows, a sleek and silent sentinel of the night. With its sharp angles and stealthy posture, Ninjacat embodied the essence of a ninja warrior. Intricately carved from ebony-hued materials, the sculpture's eyes gleamed with an otherworldly intensity, reflecting the cunning and agility of its namesake.

As the moon cast its glow over the city, "Shoguncat" stepped into the spotlight. Clad in ornate armor that mirrored the grandeur of ancient warriors, Shoguncat stood tall and proud. The fine details in the sculpture, from the meticulously crafted armor plates to the symbolic motifs, paid homage to the noble lineage of the samurai. Shoguncat's presence commanded respect, a guardian of tradition in a rapidly evolving world.

The final piece, "Kungfucat," brought a dynamic burst of energy to the trilogy. With a playful yet powerful stance, Kungfucat embodied the spirit of martial arts mastery. Its form exuded a sense of fluid motion frozen in time—a testament to the artist's skill in capturing movement within the confines of sculpted stillness. Vibrant colors adorned Kungfucat, reflecting the dynamism of contemporary martial arts schools.

Collectively, the "Martial Felines Trilogy" spoke of Hiro Ando's exploration of the intersection between Japan's rich martial arts history and the pop culture vibrancy of the present. The sculptures became a visual narrative, each piece telling a chapter in the story of feline warriors navigating the complex tapestry of Japanese heritage and modernity.

Art critics hailed the trilogy for its innovative fusion of tradition and modernity, acknowledging Ando's ability to transcend the conventional boundaries of both sculpture and storytelling. The "Martial Felines Trilogy" stood not just as a testament to Hiro Ando's artistic prowess but also as a celebration of the enduring spirit of Japanese culture, where the echoes of samurai tales resonated in the sleek contours of Ninjacat, the resplendent armor of Shoguncat, and the dynamic poses of Kungfucat.

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Hiro Ando

Hiro Ando

Japan  • 1973

Emerging artists

Hiro Ando was born in 1973 on the island of Shikoku in Japan. Hiro Ando started his career as an illustrator in 1995. In 2005 he founded with Saori Nakamishi an artist studio in Tokyo to manage the creation and promotion of other young neo-pop artists who express their own popular culture in their creations. Today the studio "Crazynoodles" has ten artists.

Hiro Ando is a versatile artist. He works in oil on canvas, digital media or video. His technique consists of making several sketches before painting on canvas. The painting shapes itself and emerges in the streets of Tokyo at night, and combines lots of colors and graphics. Hiro paints dark cityscapes and goldfish all over the canvas.

The marriage of the two subjects makes the whole of the painting dynamic and violent, with a strange feeling of eternity given by the goldfish which recall old Japanese paintings and watercolors. The sculpture is a recent addition to the media used by Ando, who started working on a series of orange, green sculptures ... inspired by Japanese popular culture. Thus the cat, which is a lucky charm in Japan, like the Maneki-Neko, takes different forms such as the samurai or the sumo wrestler.

The artist translates this theme into a modern style. The shiny and smooth materials, the vivid colors, the brutal but rounded shapes of Hiro Ando's sculptures take us to the world of manga in which the artist's generation grew up. Hiro Ando's art is the meeting between the Meiji era and Manga, he is Shogun in the world of Pokemon, he is traditional Japan seen through the eyes of young people: he certainly belongs to Japanese neo pop art.


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