Yayoi Kusama
The Yangtze River
1990
Screen printing
45 × 53.5 cm
Location: Paris, France
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About the artwork
Un paysage vibrant et hautement stylisé se déploie sur cette sérigraphie,captivant immédiatement le spectateur par ses couleurs audacieuses et ses motifs complexes. La composition est dominée par une série de montagnes imposantes et déchiquetées,rendues dans des teintes saisissantes de rouge,vert,jaune et rose,chacune ornée d'un motif noir distinct,presque organique,qui leur confère une qualité texturée et vivante. Ces formes s'élèvent contre un ciel doré orné d'un délicat treillis géométrique,suggérant à la fois une étendue céleste et un motif textile japonais traditionnel.
Sous les pics dramatiques,une étendue scintillante d'eau dorée est représentée,parsemée de cercles concentriques bleus et blancs,créant une sensation de douces ondulations ou de reflets. Un petit bateau bleu solitaire avec une voile jaune navigue sur cette rivière stylisée,évoquant un voyage ou un moment de contemplation au milieu du décor fantastique. Ajoutant encore à l'atmosphère surréaliste,de petits arbres ou formes végétales stylisés sont perchés de manière précaire sur certaines pentes des montagnes,rendus dans des tons minimalistes de vert et de rouge,tandis que deux formes sombres,semblables à des nuages,flottent de manière menaçante dans le ciel supérieur,offrant un contraste saisissant avec la palette autrement lumineuse.
Expert opinion
This silkscreen print is a compelling example of Kusama’s ability to translate her deeply personal psychological landscapes into universally engaging visual narratives. Her vibrant color palette and repetitive motifs are hallmarks of her style, demonstrating her fusion of Pop Art sensibilities with traditional Japanese aesthetics. From an investment perspective, works from the 1990s—a period marking her resurgence on the international art scene—are particularly sought after, and limited-edition prints like this one offer an accessible entry point into her highly valued body of work, promising continued appreciation.
About the artist
Born in 1929 in Matsumoto (Japan), Yayoi Kusama is an emblematic artist of contemporary art living in Japan. Fascinated by peas, she discovered her artistic talent at the age of 10, producing watercolors, oil paintings and pastels. After training in traditional and modern painting, in 1958 she moved to New York, where she rubbed shoulders with such avant-garde names as Yves Klein and Andy Warhol. Influenced by the struggle for women's rights and freedom, the artist became known for her nude appearances in iconic New York locations. Her psychosomatic art, characterized by an abundance of polka dots, pursued her from an early age and made her an artist who participated indirectly in the Psychedelic and Pop Art movements. Since the 70s, the artist has lived in a psychiatric hospital, where she has her own studio. Indeed, her mental health was an integral part of her artistic practice. By the end of the 80s, she was already exhibiting in major museums around the world. In 2017, she opened her own museum in Tokyo. Now listed as the world's 8th most expensive artist, she is considered one of the most influential.
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