Tokyo Pic Nic II, 2010
Photography : fine art print · 45.5 x 56 x 0.3 cm 17.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch
One of the last works available by this artist
Shipping & delivery
Shipped from: Italy
Delivery to: United States , $ 76
Estimated delivery: Less than one week
Free returns within 14 days, full refund
Authenticity guaranteed
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
Invoice from the gallery Learn more
Secure payment • Card, Amex, PayPal...
- Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard)
- American Express
- PayPal
- Bank transfer
- Gift card
- Apple Pay / Google Pay
All payments are secured with 3D Secure validation to protect your confidential information.
Verified Reviews : 9.6/10
About the artwork
Type
Photography : numbered and limited to 10 copies
1 copy available
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
Invoice from the gallery
Signature
Signed artwork
Technique & Support
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
45.5 x 56 x 0.3 cm 17.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
Sold by
Art gallery
Credentials
Vetted seller since 2021
Discount
This seller offers discount when you purchase multiple artworks.
Description
Work sold in excellent condition.
Photograph on Fujifilm Professional Paper, Edition 1/10. This striking black-and-white photograph captures a young woman with long, sleek hair and dark, dramatic eyeliner, set against the vibrant backdrop of urban nightlife. The image is steeped in contrast, enhancing the stark juxtaposition between her illuminated figure and the shadowy cityscape. Neon lights pulse in the background, their glow adding an otherworldly atmosphere, while Japanese script and a cartoon character suggest a bustling Tokyo street. The composition effectively blends fashion and culture, offering a snapshot of modernity intertwined with tradition. The woman's expression exudes a sense of confidence and mystery, drawing the viewer's gaze. This artwork uniquely combines elements of street photography with a cinematic quality, evoking a narrative that is both personal and universally intriguing. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with cultural motifs, gives the piece depth and resonance.
Presentation
Motohiko Hasui is a photographer and artist born in 1983 and raised in Japan.
He studied Photography in Central Saint Martins Art and Design and London College of Communication. After graduating university, he moved back to Tokyo, his hometown, in 2007. Hasui published his first photobook, compiled from 4 years of snapshots, titled “Personal Matters", with British publisher Bemojake in 2013. In 2019, “Personal Matters Volume II" was published. In 2020, he published a book of black and white photos titled “for tomorrow" (Libro Arte). In 2021, “Photographs of the Heart", which he photographed cities under the depressed mood of pandemic was published. In 2019, Hasui was commissioned to photograph the culture of the tea ceremony held in Tofukuji temple in Kyoto. The resulting pictures were presented as photobook made for families of presidents and prime ministers attending the 2019 G20 summit in Osaka.
Reviews from our customers
All our reviews are extracted from Verified Reviews
You may also like
Ralph Gatti
Photography . 60 x 50 x 0.5 cm Photography . 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
$2,917
Alain Longeaud
Photography . 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Photography . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$1,167
Antonio Barrella
Photography . 100 x 70 x 1 cm Photography . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$7,000
Stéphane Vereecken
Photography . 40 x 30 x 2 cm Photography . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$467
Fabrizio Alzati
Photography . 20 x 27 cm Photography . 7.9 x 10.6 inch
$408
Grzegorz Sikorski
Photography . 45 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography . 17.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch
$292
Elena Bandurka
Photography . 40 x 30 x 2 cm Photography . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$400
Moena Weiss
Photography . 60 x 45 x 0.1 cm Photography . 23.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch
$758