https://www.kumicontemporary.com/blog Contemporary Japanese Art & Japanese Pop Art Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:01:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 https://www.kumicontemporary.com/blog/2023/01/new-takashi-murakami-korin/ https://www.kumicontemporary.com/blog/2023/01/new-takashi-murakami-korin/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:17 +0000 https://www.kumicontemporary.com/blog/?p=986 Continue reading →]]> Murakami’s traditional training in Nihonga is beautifully reflected in the Korin series. Whilst these works continue to display the face motif that has become synonymous with the artist, they also have a supernatural quality – due, in part, to the background of recurrent miniature skulls and the titles in this series. These superflat works are highlighted by luxurious shimmering gold and silver layers.

Korin The Golden River, 2022

This luxuriously exuberant piece radiates a gold shimmer, which catches the light from many angles. The meandering golden waves ensure that the colour runs contiguously throughout the work.

Korin The Land Beyond Death Bathed in Light, 2022

The meandering dark river stands in stark contrast to the exquisitely illuminated background motifs. As the title of this piece suggests, it reflects the light that it is bathed in – adding a shimmering quality.

Flowers Blooming in the Isle of the Dead, 2022

The vibrant river running through this piece accentuates the red flower face as they stand against the unilluminated background. This piece oozes spiritual and mystical awe.

A Return from Wandering, 2022

The sinuous cobalt blue river running through this piece is beautifully complemented by the generous waves of gold. The flower motifs pop out against the tenebrous background and are intensified by the brightly coloured leaves. This title alludes to the feeling of freedom and adventure.

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Fireball, 2022

This exuberant Flower Ball displays a selection of the brightest grins. It incorporates a wider variety of colours than some of the other predominantly red pieces.

Flowers of Gratitude, 2022

Look a little closer and you will see that this piece has pink undertones and larger flowers, which supports the three dimensional appearance. This is one of a series of prints with a predominantly red hue.

Inside The Soul, 2022

The centre flower offers a variety of muted shades and tones, in contrast to other prints in this series; it maintains a unique colour combination when viewed with its adorning petals.

Let Us Devote Our Hearts, 2022

Perhaps the most vibrant of them all, Let Us Devote Our Hearts, combines an abundance of pink and red tones together. This insanely eye-catching piece is sure to stand out on any wall! 

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