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Wish I Was Born Here, 2026
Sakurako Hamaguchi   Best sellers

Painting : acrylic · 53 x 45.5 x 2 cm 20.9 x 17.9 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang

€660 660 €
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Painting : Unique artwork

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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang

with stretcher frame

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53 x 45.5 x 2 cm 20.9 x 17.9 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Description

This vibrant composition captures the ethereal essence of childhood memories. Soft pinks and luminous whites dominate the canvas. A central, ghostly figure emerges from a dreamlike haze. The lines are fluid. The shapes remain suggestively half-formed. This approach evokes the fragmented nature of early recollections.
The artist blends expressive brushwork with a delicate palette. Subtle textures add depth to the atmospheric background. Small, cryptic details populate the lower edge of the frame. They suggest a hidden narrative within a surreal landscape. Every stroke feels intuitive and spontaneous. The result is a poetic exploration of the subconscious.
The artwork balances a sense of innocence with a haunting quality. It invites the viewer into a private, imaginative world. This piece reflects a mastery of emotional storytelling through abstract forms. The composition draws the eye toward the enigmatic gaze of the central character. It rests on a foundation of layered pigments and organic shapes.

Sakurako Hamaguchi, Wish I Was Born Here
Japan  • 1981

Presentation

Awarded the Gold Prize and the Yoshitomo Nara Prize at GEISAI, founded by Takashi Murakami, Sakurako Hamaguchi creates paintings that bring to life the half-formed dreams and memories we carry from childhood. Her works are included in the public collection of The National Museum of Art, Osaka. Her work has been exhibited at major Japanese institutions including The National Museum of Art, Osaka and the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.

Education: Kyoto Saga University of Arts.

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