a bright graffiti-style painting depicting the outline of a face with pink hair

Takeru Amano

Venus

€500

Edition of 10054.0 (W) × 80.0 (D) cm

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Takeru Amano lets loose with high saturation neo-pop graffiti.

In Venus, Amano employs energetic strokes of colour to define a puzzled, blushing face. Drips and textures created by the artist’s airbrush are transformed into seven silkscreen layers.

Amano frames his subject with a kaleidoscope of concave diamonds defined in thick, blunt-edged strokes. A strained expression – wide eyes, tight lips – instils the unsettling undercurrent which lingers throughout his practice. With this undercurrent, Amano reflects the world we live in – musing on the contrast between non-stop visual culture and the troubled individuals who consume it.

Takeru Amano sitting on a stool in his studio in front of a painting

Takeru Amano1 collaborationBold and a bit unsettling – perhaps the best way to describe the work of Takeru Amano. That’s partly because he’s reflecting the world that we live in. "I often take inspiration from the things around me,” he says. “Like a sense of unease and distrust towards media, the Internet and TV." He mixes these real-life influences into his manga-esque painting and sculpture. The vibrant colour palette of Japanese neo-pop art is palpable. And there are nods to Western art history too. Realist painters like Gustave Courbet and Edgar Degas are inspirations for Amano. Back in the 19th century, they painted the 'reality' of everyday life. Today, Amano does the same thing, but inspired by Instagram feeds and social media.

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Reviews from Avant collectors

The monent I opened the box I was pose struck. I’m headspinning beyond happy with this piece of artwork! This piece pops like bubble gum and a great addition to my other pieces by the artist. Great communication and packaging from AA!
Review of B BOY JUSHI
Super stoked... exceeded expectations. Great framing and packaging and love the extra details in the authenticity card, bag, stickers.
Review of Untitled (Hand-finished)
amazing experience throughout, from the actual purchase to the delivery. it was well package and the unboxing was a sweet experience! can’t wait to have it framed and to hang it on my wall!
Review of La Nascita
Extremely happy with the artwork but also the online insight to the production and interview with the artist. The shipping and packaging are very considered and I look forward to seeing ( & buying ) other pieces
Review of Guardian
Love the piece I got and the communication about its timing was excellent.
Review of Interior: Red Couch and Landscape
Very smooth transaction. The piece is beautiful. Can;t wait to get it framed.
Review of Guardian
Love my new Snowfro piece and all the little extras that came with it! The tote bag in particular is immaculate 🤌
Review of Chromie Squiggle #8107
The print itself is of the highest quality and above expectations. The packaging also is of the highest level.
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