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Original artwork description:

This vibrant, surreal artwork draws heavy inspiration from Japanese pop culture, manga, and the dynamic energy of Tokyo’s urban landscape. Influences like retro advertising, convenience store culture (such as the iconic 7-Eleven), and Daruma dolls blend with futuristic and psychedelic elements. The artist likely hopes viewers feel overwhelmed in the best way—curious, excited, and immersed in a chaotic yet whimsical world. The exaggerated forms, bold lines, and saturated colors are reminiscent of comic book art and anime, chosen deliberately to evoke nostalgia and visual intensity. The subject matter—a seemingly ordinary street scene transformed into a fantastical spectacle—challenges viewers to see beauty and absurdity in the mundane. This style and medium allow for controlled chaos, inviting both playful interpretation and deeper reflection on consumerism, tradition, and modern life in Japan.

Materials used:

Acrylic, Ink

Tags:
#traditional #architecture #tokyo #store #daruma 

Daruma Seven-Eleven (2025) Acrylic painting
by PAVS

£892.67 

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This vibrant, surreal artwork draws heavy inspiration from Japanese pop culture, manga, and the dynamic energy of Tokyo’s urban landscape. Influences like retro advertising, convenience store culture (such as the iconic 7-Eleven), and Daruma dolls blend with futuristic and psychedelic elements. The artist likely hopes viewers feel overwhelmed in the best way—curious, excited, and immersed in a chaotic yet whimsical world. The exaggerated forms, bold lines, and saturated colors are reminiscent of comic book art and anime, chosen deliberately to evoke nostalgia and visual intensity. The subject matter—a seemingly ordinary street scene transformed into a fantastical spectacle—challenges viewers to see beauty and absurdity in the mundane. This style and medium allow for controlled chaos, inviting both playful interpretation and deeper reflection on consumerism, tradition, and modern life in Japan.

Materials used:

Acrylic, Ink

Tags:
#traditional #architecture #tokyo #store #daruma 
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Pavel Sipkin, or PAVS (b. 1988), is a Tokyo-based architect and contemporary conceptual artist. His artistic practice explores the intersection of urban form and metaphysical inquiry, drawing from his architectural... Read more

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