
Two works: (i) Fender Reverb #2, 2003; (ii) Fender Showman Amp with Cabinet #2 (Duct Tape & Cigarette Burn)
Kaz Oshiro meticulously crafts hyper-realistic sculptures of everyday objects, here replicating iconic Fender amplifiers with extraordinary precision using acrylic and Bondo on stretched canvas over wood. The works blur the boundary between painting and sculpture, transforming humble materials into convincing facsimiles of the music equipment that has shaped American rock and roll culture. Details such as the duct tape and cigarette burn in the second work elevate the pieces beyond mere reproduction, capturing the lived-in wear and authenticity of well-used instruments.
- Medium
- (i) acrylic and Bondo on stretched canvas over wood
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
New Now Day Sale
February 29, 2016
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