LY

I'M LUV (XL)

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Wearable art from the world of LY & LUV.

A pair of limited edition hoodies – one white, one black – accompany a collection of new paintings by LY created for a pop-up in London. I’M LUV, constructed from luxuriously-soft organic cotton, is emblazoned front and back with a nonplussed rendition of the artist’s faithful companion. On the reverse, arms folded sullenly. On the front, peering through a small rectangular window.

Dimensions

Chest · 130cm
Body length · 76cm
Sleeve length (shoulder to cuff) · 68cm

Medium

Printed black sweatshirt in 100% organic 500gsm brushed cotton with drawstring hood and kangaroo front pocket.

Release date

June 16, 2023

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LY smiling standing in front of a greyscale painting

LY16 collaborationsLY is a Tokyo artist born and bred, and in her art, she depicts her beloved city through the prism of her imagination. Her painting, drawing and sculpture muse on modern life in a neo-pop, Superflat style. And there is one main character at the centre of it all, LUV. The black and white endearing creature appears in different settings, from cityscapes to lush forests, all depicted with hard-edged planes of colour. Through LUV, LY also tells personal anecdotes to document broader cultural trends and histories. The painting The Skate Shop in the Woods (2020), for example, shows a quintessential pandemic scenario: LUV arriving at a shop to find it closed. One iteration of LUV is curled on the floor, looking lonely, while another comically pokes its head out from behind a shrub as if to say ‘peek-a-boo’. Together, the different sides of LUV’s personality perfectly capture the strange mix of loneliness, boredom and absurdity felt by many people during global lockdowns.

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Reviews from Avant collectors

I was lucky enough to have been invited to see the creation of this piece of work back in June and met the fantastic Miwa so seeing this print now is just fantastic. The colours are every bit as vibrant as the original.
Review of Sacred Connectedness
this is one of the finest prints I have ever seen. the quality is unmatched. a superb addition to my collection. thank you.
Review of York So Good They Named It Once
an amazing artwork. my second Tomas Sanchez. very happy to have it framed bu you. thank you.
Review of Inner Love
Beautifully printed piece. Nice touch on the bag and gloves. Thank you for your efficiency and timely updates.
Review of Actual Size
great experience & top notch prints!! i could not be happier with Avant Arte!!! Thanks so much!
Review of Maya & Interior
Gorgeous! Really blown away by the packaging.
Review of Untitled
Thank you so much for the communications! Very surprised with the gloves, tote, personal card note, and COA! This a gorgeous piece and like nothing I’ve ever seen! Keep pushing the boundaries on art and technology!
Review of Love Ripples
Very well presented and with cert.
Review of Actual Size

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