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Jiro Takamatsu — Shadow of Key No. 283
Jiro Takamatsu

Shadow of Key No. 283

1970

A meticulously rendered shadow of a key is painted directly onto a wooden surface, creating a striking illusion of an absent object whose presence is implied solely through its cast silhouette. Jiro Takamatsu's precise acrylic application flattens the shadow into a graphic, almost stencil-like form, blurring the boundary between representation and reality. The work invites contemplation on absence, perception, and the nature of existence itself.

Medium
acrylic on wood

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 16, 2018

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Jiro Takamatsu, Shadow of Key No. 283, 1970

A meticulously rendered shadow of a key is painted directly onto a wooden surface, creating a striking illusion of an absent object whose presence is implied solely through its cast silhouette. Jiro Takamatsu's precise acrylic application flattens the shadow into a graphic, almost stencil-like form, blurring the boundary between representation and reality. The work invites contemplation on absence, perception, and the nature of existence itself.

Medium
acrylic on wood
Year
1970
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Acrylic On Wood, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Minimalist, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Shadow Motif, Japanese Artist, Monochromatic, Mono-Ha, Abstract

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