Naoshima Red Pumpkin
2019
This cast resin pumpkin sculpture in vivid red tones was created specifically for the Naoshima location and holds significant cultural resonance. The bright red coloring creates a striking visual presence that commands attention in outdoor or indoor spaces. The smooth, polished resin surface reflects light and emphasizes the organic form of the pumpkin. The work continues the artist's exploration of this humble vegetable as a vehicle for expressing profound artistic concepts. Created in 2019, this colored resin piece showcases the artist's commitment to transforming everyday objects into iconic artworks.
- Medium
- Cast resin in colours
- Dimensions
🔨 Auction Lot
Vanguarts — Contemporary Dialogue
April 23, 2026
Estimate: $350 – $500
Lot 364
Collectors of Yayoi Kusama
Artists in conversation
Jeff Koons
American · b. 1955
Koons creates large scale polished resin and balloon sculptures of everyday objects with vivid colors and highly reflective glossy surfaces, directly paralleling Kusama's use of colored cast resin to elevate a humble organic form into a commanding public sculpture.
Niki de Saint Phalle
French · b. 1930
Saint Phalle produced vibrant large scale polychrome sculptures with smooth painted surfaces intended for public outdoor installation, sharing Kusama's commitment to bold color, organic rounded forms, and the transformation of sculpture into joyful cultural landmarks.
Takashi Murakami
Japanese · b. 1962
Murakami creates glossy resin sculptures in saturated colors that blend Japanese cultural identity with bold pop aesthetics, echoing Kusama's use of polished colored resin to make iconic, site specific works that carry deep cultural resonance within a Japanese context.
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