Tokyo's Nighttime Symphony : Celestial Elevation
Hiro Ando
Painting - 130 x 162 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 x 1.2 inch
€7,300
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SILVERED WARRIORCAT’S VIGIL : SPECTRAL CRYSTAL GUARDIAN,
2011
Hiro Ando
Sculpture : metal, resin
100 x 150 x 70 cm 39.4 x 59.1 x 27.6 inch
€36,000
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About the artwork
Type
Numbered and limited to 8 copies
1 copy available
Signature
Engraved signature
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Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
100 x 150 x 70 cm 39.4 x 59.1 x 27.6 inch Height x Width x Depth
Display
The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors
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Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: France
2011, 8 Editions
mix media resinfiberglass and diamondsstrass
39 2/5 × 47 1/5 × 23 3/5 in – 100 × 120 × 60 cm
The artwork is signed by the Artist , carved with edition number and date under the base
serie “Celestial Guardians: Shimmering Crystal Chronicles”
Hiro Ando’s renowned sculpture, depicting a warrior cat adorned with shields on each arm and covered entirely in shimmering crystals, stands as a captivating exploration of diverse themes within the realm of art. The piece is a testament to Ando’s ability to blend elements of luxury, status, tradition, kitsch, and the dichotomy between high and low art in a fresh and invigorating manner.
The inspiration behind this sculpture is rooted in Ando’s fascination with the intersection of contrasting concepts. The choice of a warrior cat, a symbol of strength and resilience, juxtaposed with the delicate and luxurious crystals, serves as a metaphor for the multifaceted nature of life. The incorporation of shields on each arm adds an additional layer, suggesting a readiness for battle or the challenges one may face in the journey of life.
The artist’s decision to use shimmering crystals to imitate diamonds introduces an intriguing play with materials. By utilizing crystals, Ando not only elevates the aesthetic appeal of the sculpture but also delves into the realms of opulence and preciousness. The choice of diamonds, a symbol of wealth and sophistication, prompts viewers to contemplate the interplay between materialism and the intrinsic value of art.
Moreover, the composition of the sculpture prompts reflection on tradition and its evolving nature. The warrior cat, a fusion of traditional and contemporary imagery, becomes a vessel through which Ando navigates the complexities of cultural and artistic heritage. The shields, while emblematic of historical protection, also symbolize a modern adaptation of defense mechanisms in the face of evolving challenges.
In exploring the duality of high and low art, Ando challenges conventional hierarchies within the art world. The use of kitschy elements, such as the crystals, challenges traditional notions of what constitutes fine art, inviting viewers to reassess their perceptions and appreciate the fusion of diverse influences.
Overall, Hiro Ando’s sculpture of the warrior cat with shields and shimmering crystals is a profound exploration of contrasting themes, seamlessly weaving together elements of strength and fragility, tradition and modernity, luxury and kitsch. Through this artwork, Ando invites viewers to engage in a thought-provoking journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional artistic norms.
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Presentation
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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