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Lot Essay
Yoshitomo Nara is particularly fond of the work on paper Mädchen mit den Winkerfaggen (Lot 102). This work was published as an art print before – it is a widely recognised work by both the general public and art collectors.
Yoshitomo Nara swiftly delineated the figure with bold strokes. This "unpolished" treatment is especially suitable for the subject matter of children. The subtle colours and translucent layering inspire a sense of calm. In contrast, the black outlines are bold and substantial – its fascinating effect is likened to the characteristics of a woodcut print.
The girl in the picture stands on top of a teddy as if this childhood toy is no longer of interest to her. Her facial expression directly conveys to the viewer her discontent. Unfortunately, we are not informed of the reason. This is a typical trait of children – they are gifted with the privilege to release their emotions and live truly in the moment. The girl raises a red flag as if to signal her strong objection to the soft toy. Is it possible that the little girl is aware of her maturity, and she no longer needs her toy companion? Or perhaps, this this teddy bear can no longer satisfy her needs. Whatever the reason is, the work depicts a riddle within the mind of a child that the viewers can never solve.
Yoshitomo Nara swiftly delineated the figure with bold strokes. This "unpolished" treatment is especially suitable for the subject matter of children. The subtle colours and translucent layering inspire a sense of calm. In contrast, the black outlines are bold and substantial – its fascinating effect is likened to the characteristics of a woodcut print.
The girl in the picture stands on top of a teddy as if this childhood toy is no longer of interest to her. Her facial expression directly conveys to the viewer her discontent. Unfortunately, we are not informed of the reason. This is a typical trait of children – they are gifted with the privilege to release their emotions and live truly in the moment. The girl raises a red flag as if to signal her strong objection to the soft toy. Is it possible that the little girl is aware of her maturity, and she no longer needs her toy companion? Or perhaps, this this teddy bear can no longer satisfy her needs. Whatever the reason is, the work depicts a riddle within the mind of a child that the viewers can never solve.