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Original artwork description
This is a Modern Relic which explores of cultural juxtaposition— Japanese/ Italian art traditions, modern consumerism, and the innocence of childhood. The character at the center, modern representation of Renaissance Madonna, wears a stylized samurai helmet, painted with contemporary graffiti textures and vivid colors.
On the figure's back, a vending machine—an unmistakable icon of modern Japan—is seamlessly integrated into a traditional kimono-clad form. The vending machine represents the commodification of culture and the weight of hyper-modernity that today's youth silently carry. The character also cradles a plush, cat-like toy reminiscent of Hello Kitty—another globally recognizable symbol of Japanese pop culture.
Materials used:
Acrylic, Gold Acrylic with plaster
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 15.8 x 22.7 x 1.5cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
This is a Modern Relic which explores of cultural juxtaposition— Japanese/ Italian art traditions, modern consumerism, and the innocence of childhood. The character at the center, modern representation of Renaissance Madonna, wears a stylized samurai helmet, painted with contemporary graffiti textures and vivid colors.
On the figure's back, a vending machine—an unmistakable icon of modern Japan—is seamlessly integrated into a traditional kimono-clad form. The vending machine represents the commodification of culture and the weight of hyper-modernity that today's youth silently carry. The character also cradles a plush, cat-like toy reminiscent of Hello Kitty—another globally recognizable symbol of Japanese pop culture.
Materials used:
Acrylic, Gold Acrylic with plaster
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 15.8 x 22.7 x 1.5cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: People and portraits
