Barbie’s fortune fountain
Kumikaho Oshima
Sculpture - 80 x 80 x 6 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 31.5 x 2.4 inch
$7,215
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Wealthy trio,
2020
by Kumikaho Oshima
Sculpture : LED, paper, plexiglass 28 x 71 x 20 cm 11 x 28 x 7.9 inch
$7,215
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Sculpture: LED, paper, plexiglass
28 x 71 x 20 cm 11 x 28 x 7.9 inch Height x Width x Depth
The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors
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Artwork location: France
Mix Media paper and plexyglass with protective Cap Plexiglas with LED.
The artwork is dated, numbered and signed on a metal label sticked on the protective cap serie “Luminous Transactions : Barbie Chronicles in Currency Boxes".
Kumikaho Oshima, a visionary Japanese women artist, crafted a series that ignited both intrigue and contemplation. Titled “Luminous Transactions: Barbie Chronicles in Currency Boxes," this collection of box sculptures was a testament to Oshima's ability to weave narratives through the convergence of dollars, Barbie dolls, and the ethereal glow of LED lights.
Each box, a miniature universe encapsulated in transparent walls, housed a delicate dance between symbols of wealth and cultural iconography. Oshima's meticulous placement of dollars within the confines of the boxes was intentional — a commentary on the intricate relationship between material prosperity and societal ideals. The dollars seemed to float, suspended in a vibrant dance, illuminated by the soft hum of embedded LED lights.
Amidst this play of currency, Barbie dolls found themselves in unexpected scenarios. The juxtaposition was deliberate, challenging perceptions of beauty, femininity, and the commodification of desire. The dolls, adorned with the shimmering glow of LED light, became characters in a luminous chronicle, navigating the complexities of a world shaped by both wealth and cultural symbolism.
One particularly striking piece, titled “Wealthy Trio" : within a luminous box adorned with LED lights, —a captivating fusion of US dollars and the provocative presence of three nude Barbies. The currency, meticulously arranged, seemed to dance in the LED glow, casting a surreal atmosphere. The juxtaposition of wealth and vulnerability echoed through each face of the box, challenging societal norms and inviting contemplation on the commodification of desire, beauty, and financial power. Oshima's artwork emerged as a compelling narrative on the intricate dance between materialism, representation, and societal expectations.
in the artwork “Powerful Dolls" barbie bodies encased in a box adorned with LED lights. Each face of the box showcased American president, a surreal installation of power and plastic. The LED glow flickered, casting an eerie yet captivating dance upon the miniature figures, as if questioning the juxtaposition of political authority and societal ideals within the confines of a doll's world. Oshima's artwork invited contemplation on the ephemeral nature of influence, where plastic bodies and presidential faces coexisted in a captivating commentary on power and perception.
In “Luxe Dolls" , an illuminated box adorned with LED lights, a striking fusion of US dollars and the sexy presence of three Barbies. The currency, meticulously arranged, seemed to dance in the LED glow, casting a surreal aura. Each face of the box became a canvas for the dolls, a dynamic trio frozen in a moment of elegant contemplation. Oshima's artwork echoed a commentary on consumer culture, where wealth, femininity, and artificial beauty converged in a captivating interplay of light and plastic.
One couldn't help but analyze the sociocultural commentary embedded in each sculpture. Oshima's “Luminous Transactions" series illuminated not only the materialistic pursuits of modern society but also the evolving narratives surrounding femininity and societal expectations. The use of LED lights, with their inherent symbolism of modernity and progress, added an extra layer of complexity to the narrative.
Kumikaho Oshima, through her artistic alchemy, invited viewers to step into a world where dollars, Barbie dolls, and LED lights converged in luminous boxes. Each sculpture in the series whispered tales of societal transactions, the chronicles of Barbie in a world shaped by currency, and the profound interplay between light and symbolism. The “Luminous Transactions" series stood as a testament to Oshima's ability to transcend traditional artistic boundaries, inviting contemplation on the multifaceted nature of contemporary culture.
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Kumikaho Oshima is a Japanese artist born in 1986 in Tokyo.
All of her work revolves around two main topics; Barbie dolls and American dollars. She seeks to illustrate the actual condition of young women in Japan through her satirical work by criticizing the excessive implantation of Western tendencies in Japanese culture and art as well as the appropriation of capitalist symbols and values. The artist evokes the revolution of Japanese women's manners and desires in her paintings, who in a traditional and limited society began to perceive money as a source of power. Barbie dolls represent the Western physical ideal and the dollar bills play the role of an essential good to female emancipation.
From an aesthetic point of view, her work belongs to the Japanese Neo-pop art movement represented by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Oshima work is subtle, she limits the use of colors, she prefers to use earthyand fresh tonalities, which can sometimes give an impression of whashed out to her work but this impression is compensated by the sensual and emotional scenes that she depicts. She uses certain photographic techniques such as zooming or not placing the subject in the center of the frame without making the scenes more dramatic or dynamic.
With time, Kumikaho Oshima has developed a strong and easily recognizable style. Her work is present at the Jacob Paullet Gallery.
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