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Otohime’s : princess of the deep, 2022
Jimmy Yoshimura

Sculpture : stainless steel

80 x 50 x 50 cm 31.5 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$42,120

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Numbered and limited to 8 copies

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Engraved signature

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Medium

Sculpture: stainless steel

Dimensions cm • inch

80 x 50 x 50 cm 31.5 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Pop Art Artworks

Japan

Dark blue

Purple

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: France

Stainless steel polished and plated

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

Serie “Kokeshi Fusion : Jimmy Yoshimura's Pop Art Showcase"

Jimmy Yoshimura, the Japanese artist extraordinaire, has dazzled the art world with his exuberant Kokeshi sculptures, which radiate with intense colors and a pop sensibility. These sculptures, however, are not created in isolation but are deeply connected to his canvas works. To comprehend this artistic relationship, we must first unveil the sources of inspiration for his glossy and vivid Kokeshi creations.

Kokeshi Sculptures: The Radiant Resurgence:

Yoshimura's Kokeshi sculptures are a testament to his passion for Japan's traditional craftsmanship and folk art. These wooden dolls have long been known for their simple, elegant forms and bright colors. Yoshimura's fascination with Kokeshi began as a desire to rekindle their allure in a contemporary context. He envisioned these figurines as an embodiment of joyful nostalgia, capturing the essence of traditional Japan, albeit in a more striking and modern manner.

Manga: A Palette of Possibilities:

At the core of Yoshimura's artistic journey lies his deep affection for manga, an essential facet of modern Japanese culture. Manga, with its dynamic characters and engaging narratives, inspired Yoshimura to experiment with colors, much like the vibrant patterns of Kokeshi dolls. He recognized the potential of manga to portray contemporary life, encapsulating the vibrancy of Japan's urban landscape and the cultural duality that forms its foundation.

Tradition in a New Light:

Yoshimura's Kokeshi sculptures became a medium for reimagining and preserving Japanese tradition. The dolls, although firmly rooted in the past, were his canvas for infusing traditional elements with a contemporary twist. This reinvention mirrored his approach to manga-inspired characters and pop culture, where tradition was not an impediment but a catalyst for artistic exploration.

Fashionistas and the Pop Pulse:

The exuberant world of young Japanese fashionistas, famous for their fearless blending of traditional and contemporary styles, offered yet another source of inspiration. Yoshimura admired their audacious fashion choices and their ability to represent the ever-evolving Japanese identity. The vivacity of these fashionistas resonated with his Kokeshi sculptures, and he saw a parallel in their vibrant, pop-inspired aesthetics.

Harmonizing Elements in Yoshimura's Art:

Jimmy Yoshimura's canvas works are a testament to his ability to blend these diverse inspirations into a cohesive narrative. The glossy and highly colored Kokeshi sculptures mirror the exuberance of manga, the traditional charm of the Kokeshi dolls, and the audacious spirit of young Japanese fashionistas. Yoshimura's art harmoniously brings together elements of Japan's rich heritage and its dynamic contemporary culture in a symphony of color and form.

In conclusion, Jimmy Yoshimura's artistic journey is a story of fusion and renewal. His Kokeshi sculptures, with their shiny and pop-inspired aesthetics, are a celebration of Japan's past and present. They reflect his vision of a culture that is ever-evolving yet firmly rooted in tradition. Yoshimura's art invites us to explore the vibrant tapestry of contemporary Japan, where old and new, vivid and traditional, converge in a dazzling display of artistic brilliance.

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Jimmy Yoshimura
Japan  • 1983

Presentation

Jimmy Yoshimura is a Japanese painter born in 1981 who currently lives in Tokyo.

He studied industrial design and started a career in an advertising design agency. He was also passionate about painting, which he in practiced in parallel to his job, during his free time.

His first drawings depicted mostly portraits of women of different ages and times. He uses photographs of another time and contemporary representations of manga creating this way a confusing association. This way, he confronts the cultural evolutions that has taken place.
He contrasts the traditional values of his ancestors with new contemporary codes, which have a Western influence. In order to attain his purpose, he incorporates Japanese texts, reinforcing the Manga iconography.

His work has been exhibited numerous times in Japan and throughout the world.
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