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Jiro Takamatsu — Shadow No. 1391
Jiro Takamatsu

Shadow No. 1391

1997

A meticulously rendered silhouette of an everyday object is cast against a stark white canvas, rendered in flat, dark tones that evoke the absence of a physical form. Jiro Takamatsu continues his iconic "Shadow" series with this acrylic work, exploring the philosophical tension between presence and absence, reality and illusion. The painting invites viewers to contemplate what is unseen rather than what is visible, challenging conventional perceptions of dimension and existence.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 17, 2016

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Jiro Takamatsu, Shadow No. 1391, 1997

A meticulously rendered silhouette of an everyday object is cast against a stark white canvas, rendered in flat, dark tones that evoke the absence of a physical form. Jiro Takamatsu continues his iconic "Shadow" series with this acrylic work, exploring the philosophical tension between presence and absence, reality and illusion. The painting invites viewers to contemplate what is unseen rather than what is visible, challenging conventional perceptions of dimension and existence.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Year
1997
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mono-ha Movement, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Geometric Forms, Contemplative Mood, Acrylic On Canvas, Minimalist, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Japanese Artist, Abstract Painting, Shadow Series, Geometric Abstraction, Abstract Forms, Contemporary Art, Monochromatic, Established Artist, Modern Master, Mono-Ha

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