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Sadamasa Motonaga β€” Yon Kuru
Sadamasa Motonaga

Yon Kuru

1974

A vibrant and playful composition, Sadamasa Motonaga's *Yon Kuru* showcases his signature use of bold, flowing forms rendered in rich acrylic colors against a dynamic ground. The work reflects Motonaga's roots in the Gutai movement, balancing spontaneity with a sense of joyful, childlike energy. Organic shapes appear to dance across the canvas, demonstrating his lifelong exploration of color, movement, and the expressive possibilities of paint.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

πŸ”¨ Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale

November 26, 2017

Estimate: $1,300,000 – $2,300,000

Sold: $1,500,000

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Sadamasa Motonaga, Yon Kuru, 1974

A vibrant and playful composition, Sadamasa Motonaga's *Yon Kuru* showcases his signature use of bold, flowing forms rendered in rich acrylic colors against a dynamic ground. The work reflects Motonaga's roots in the Gutai movement, balancing spontaneity with a sense of joyful, childlike energy. Organic shapes appear to dance across the canvas, demonstrating his lifelong exploration of color, movement, and the expressive possibilities of paint.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Year
1974
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th-Century Art, Abstract Art, Gutai Group, Postwar Artist, 20th Century, Geometric Forms, Postwar Japanese Art, Acrylic On Canvas, Male Artist, Avant-Garde, Japanese Artist, Gutai Movement, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary Art, Organic Forms, Vibrant Colors, Playful Mood

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