
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
May 16, 2018
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