

Six Views of Edo: Shinjuko III
1989
This diptych presents a fragmented urban view captured through the reflective surface of a curved glass storefront in what appears to be a contemporary Japanese streetscape. The left panel depicts a narrow alleyway receding into shadow, while the right panel shows the same scene refracted and distorted through the convex mirror, creating a dynamic interplay between direct observation and reflected reality. The composition demonstrates the artist's characteristic precision in rendering architectural details and the play of light across glass and metal surfaces, employing acrylic and gouache to achieve photorealistic clarity while maintaining the optical complexity inherent in reflective surfaces. The work exemplifies Photorealist practice in its meticulous attention to urban vernacular and the peculiar spatial dislocations created by contemporary commercial architecture.
- Medium
- Acrylic and gouache on illustration board
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Pace Gallery
Notes
Pace Gallery solo presentation at TEFAF New York 2026, Booth 340, May 15–19, 2026, Park Avenue Armory, New York. Pace inventory ref: 98693. Image: 40.6 x 68.6 cm. Framed: 68.6 x 96.5 cm.
For Sale — $400000
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