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Shozo Shimamoto — Palazzo Ducale 33
Shozo Shimamoto

Palazzo Ducale 33

2008

A dynamic explosion of shattered glass and vibrant enamel paint creates a raw, visceral surface that pulses with chaotic energy. Shimamoto's action-based technique transforms destruction into creation, as jagged shards embed themselves within the richly colored paint, casting dramatic shadows and refracting light across the canvas. The work reflects the artist's Gutai spirit, challenging traditional notions of painting by embracing accident, force, and the physical properties of unconventional materials.

Medium
enamel and broken glass on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale

November 26, 2017

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Shozo Shimamoto, Palazzo Ducale 33, 2008

A dynamic explosion of shattered glass and vibrant enamel paint creates a raw, visceral surface that pulses with chaotic energy. Shimamoto's action-based technique transforms destruction into creation, as jagged shards embed themselves within the richly colored paint, casting dramatic shadows and refracting light across the canvas. The work reflects the artist's Gutai spirit, challenging traditional notions of painting by embracing accident, force, and the physical properties of unconventional materials.

Medium
enamel and broken glass on canvas
Year
2008
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Textural Composition, Mid Century Modern, Avant-Garde Pioneer, Enamel Paint, Energetic Mood, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Experimental Art, Broken Glass, Mixed Media, Avant-Garde, Japanese Artist, Gutai Movement, Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Modern Master, Vibrant Colors, Enamel On Canvas, Experimental Technique

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