
River Wave
A mesmerizing etching by the legendary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, *River Wave* showcases her iconic obsessive mark-making through a rhythmic cascade of intricate, repeating patterns that evoke the undulating motion of flowing water. Executed on the prestigious Vélin d'Arches paper with full margins, the work exemplifies Kusama's lifelong exploration of infinity and self-obliteration, where organic forms multiply endlessly across the surface. The delicate precision of the etching medium lends the composition a refined yet hypnotic energy, balancing the raw intensity of her vision with a quiet, meditative grace.
- Medium
- Etching, on Vélin d'Arches paper, with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
June 11, 2015
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