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Jimmy Yoshimura, Tatoo : ink and skin, Painting on canvas
Jimmy Yoshimura, Tatoo : ink and skin, Painting on canvas
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Jimmy Yoshimura, Tatoo : ink and skin, Painting on canvas
Jimmy Yoshimura, Tatoo : ink and skin, Painting on canvas
Jimmy Yoshimura, Tatoo : ink and skin, Painting on canvas

Tatoo : ink and skin, 2009
Jimmy Yoshimura

Painting : oil

200 x 160 x 5 cm 78.7 x 63 x 2 inch

€7,000

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Painting: oil

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200 x 160 x 5 cm 78.7 x 63 x 2 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Artwork location: France

The artwork is signed by the Artist on verso of the canvas & stamped with the logo of the Artist's Studio on verso of the canvas

serie “The Modern Ukiyo-e : Tokyo Tales in Manga Color"

chapters of the “Sakura Dreams and Neon Nights" story by jimmy yoshimura

In the heart of Tokyo, where ancient traditions collide with neon-lit streets and modern subcultures, there lived an artist named Jimmy Yoshimura. He was a master of blending the old and the new, the traditional and the avant-garde, in his enchanting series, “The Modern Ukiyo-e: Tokyo Tales in Manga Color."

Chapter 1: The Ukiyo-e Revival

Jimmy's artistic journey began in the narrow alleys of Asakusa, surrounded by the echoes of the past. He had always been drawn to the ukiyo-e woodblock prints of Edo, admiring the elegance of geishas and the strength of samurais captured in each exquisite piece. But he was also a child of Tokyo's ever-evolving landscape, where manga, fashionistas, and Harajuku culture thrived. He saw the connection between these worlds, a bridge to transport timeless traditions into the vibrant present.

Chapter 2: Edo Meets Manga

With a stroke of his brush, Jimmy painted a geisha transformed into a manga character, her kimono now an explosion of colors. She navigated Tokyo's bustling streets, blending seamlessly with the fashionable young girls dressed in Harajuku style. The traditional met the avant-garde, and the streets were alive with a harmonious clash of eras.

Chapter 3: The Tale of Sakura

Jimmy's canvas told a tale of cherry blossoms in full bloom, reminiscent of ukiyo-e prints. But this time, the cherry blossoms were watched over by manga characters, and in their company, the Harajuku fashionistas danced beneath the sakura trees. A modern ode to the fleeting beauty of spring.

Chapter 4: Urban Legends in Manga Color

In one painting, Jimmy's brushwork conjured the mythical creatures of Japanese folklore, intertwined with manga heroes. It was a meeting of legends, both old and new, brought to life in vibrant colors and surreal scenes. His art whispered stories of the supernatural that Tokyo held in its heart.

Chapter 5: The Tokyo Triptych

Jimmy's magnum opus was a triptych that depicted Tokyo's transformation throughout the seasons. The first panel celebrated the traditional beauty of winter, the second exalted the pop culture of spring, and the third, bathed in the colors of summer, showcased the electric nights of the city. His triptych encapsulated Tokyo's ever-changing spirit, captured through the lens of ukiyo-e and manga.

Chapter 6: Cultural Collage

As Jimmy completed his series, he realized he had created a cultural collage. His art was a mirror reflecting Tokyo's complex identity, a tapestry woven from threads of history and innovation. It told a story of how traditions and pop culture, the old and the new, coexisted harmoniously in the vibrant city.

“The Modern Ukiyo-e: Tokyo Tales in Manga Color" was a testimony to Jimmy Yoshimura's vision. His art transcended boundaries, embracing the rich tapestry of Tokyo's culture. Through his canvases, he had crafted a modern ukiyo-e, a narrative of Tokyo's essence, where the past and present danced together in manga color.

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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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