
Prisoner
"Prisoner" by Tetsuya Ishida depicts a contorted human figure compressed within a confined architectural space, rendered in the artist's characteristic hyperrealistic style that blends photographic precision with surreal distortion. The work exemplifies Ishida's exploration of alienation and psychological constraint in contemporary society, using the body as a metaphor for entrapment within systems of control and conformity. Created during the 1990s, the painting demonstrates the Japanese artist's mastery of anatomical rendering alongside his conceptual engagement with themes of isolation and institutional pressure.
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March 28, 2025
Lot 104
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