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Yoshitomo Nara — Attention
Yoshitomo Nara

Attention

1997

A solitary child figure rendered in Nara's signature style stares outward with an intense, defiant gaze, her oversized eyes conveying a sense of quiet rebellion and inner turbulence. Executed in colour pencil on paper, the work showcases the artist's delicate yet bold linework, blending soft hues with an underlying emotional tension. The simplicity of the composition draws the viewer directly into the complex psychological world of the subject, a hallmark of Nara's exploration of childhood innocence and resistance.

Medium
colour pencil on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale

November 26, 2018

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Yoshitomo Nara, Attention, 1997

A solitary child figure rendered in Nara's signature style stares outward with an intense, defiant gaze, her oversized eyes conveying a sense of quiet rebellion and inner turbulence. Executed in colour pencil on paper, the work showcases the artist's delicate yet bold linework, blending soft hues with an underlying emotional tension. The simplicity of the composition draws the viewer directly into the complex psychological world of the subject, a hallmark of Nara's exploration of childhood innocence and resistance.

Medium
colour pencil on paper
Year
1997
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Child Portrait, Cult Artist, Japanese Artist, Neo-Pop, Muted Tones, Figurative Art, Introspective Mood, Works on Paper, Subversive Innocence, Contemporary Art, Colour Pencil

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Melissa Avery