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Yoshitomo Nara — Fountain of Life
Yoshitomo Nara

Fountain of Life

2001

"Fountain of Life" by Yoshitomo Nara is a large scale sculptural installation featuring the artist's characteristic childlike figure with an oversized head and simplified features. The work exemplifies Nara's exploration of innocence, vulnerability, and the tension between cuteness and psychological depth that defines much of his practice. Created in the early 2000s, the sculpture demonstrates his distinctive visual language while engaging with themes of spirituality and renewal suggested by the title's reference to life giving water.

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Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

November 25, 2024

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Yoshitomo Nara, Fountain of Life, 2001

"Fountain of Life" by Yoshitomo Nara is a large scale sculptural installation featuring the artist's characteristic childlike figure with an oversized head and simplified features. The work exemplifies Nara's exploration of innocence, vulnerability, and the tension between cuteness and psychological depth that defines much of his practice. Created in the early 2000s, the sculpture demonstrates his distinctive visual language while engaging with themes of spirituality and renewal suggested by the title's reference to life giving water.

Year
2001
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Spiritual subject matter, Mixed Media, Japanese Artist, Whimsical Aesthetic, Pop Art, 21st Century, Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Art, Playful Mood

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Melissa Avery