
Shadow No. 1442
1997
A precisely rendered shadow of a human figure is depicted in isolation against a stark white background, devoid of any visible source or body casting it. Takamatsu's meticulous application of acrylic paint creates a flat, graphic form that challenges the viewer's perception of presence and absence. The work continues his long-running "Shadow" series, probing philosophical questions about existence, reality, and the eerie autonomy of a form separated from its origin.
- Medium
- acrylic on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 17, 2017
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