MEDSAN - Maneki Neko (巨大な招き猫) - Hand Signed

With this square-format work, the artist reimagines one of the most popular figures from Japanese folklore through his signature scale play. This print depicts a monumental Maneki Neko, the famous lucky cat, surrounded by a crowd of miniature Edo-era characters.

The interaction between the gigantic figure and the lilliputians creates a captivating visual dynamic. Villagers, merchants and geishas bustle at the feline’s feet, brandishing and carrying small shimmering gold oval coins (kobans), as if they were genuine offerings to the fortune deity. The cat, with a classic tri-color coat and wearing a collar with traditional wave patterns (seigaiha), clamps a colossal coin to its chest. The artist’s signature in katakana (メドサン) is majestically integrated in black on the gold of this giant koban, merging the creator’s mark with the symbol of prosperity in place of the usual cartouche.

Chromatic impact rests on the use of a soft mint green, flat background, which makes the brilliance of the gold elements and the white, black and orange areas of the feline pop. The sharpness of the line and the meticulous precision of the details in the villagers’ outfits elevate the meeting between the aesthetic of traditional ukiyo-e prints and the visual effectiveness of Pop Art.

A joyful piece, rich in symbolism and narrative detail, ideal for drawing the eye (and good fortune) while adding a touch of color, humor and originality to contemporary interior decoration.

Technical specifications:
Artist: Medsan
Reference: Maneki Neko / Cat / Koban / Miniature / Fortune / Ukiyo-e / Pop Art
Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm
Edition: Limited edition
Year: 2026
Support: Giclées mounted on wooden canvas frames (thickness approx. 2 cm)
Signature: Yes, signed within the work (on the gold coin) and by hand
Condition: Excellent
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity (upon request)

About the Studio:
Atelier Joconde is a collective of artists united around a living, plural contemporary creation. Established as a true production space for art, the studio operates both as collaborative creation and as individual approaches, depending on the projects and works. Atelier Joconde is also a family venture. Le Yack, a contemporary figurative painter, develops a narrative and introspective body of work with cinematic and realistic influences. By his side, Medsan, oriented toward pop art painting, explores color, modern iconography and visual culture. Finally, Neo Pablo pursues a more instinctive search, blending abstract art, outsider art, and figurative abstraction. Each work is conceived, created and supervised within the studio, with a shared artistic standard and an individual identity for each artist.

Keywords:
Medsan, Atelier Joconde, Le Yack, Maneki Neko, Lucky Cat, Koban, Gold Coin, Fortune, Wealth, Miniature, Lilliputian, Edo, Geisha, Villager, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Print, Pop Art, Mint Green, Giclées mounted on wooden frames, Contemporary Art, Design Decoration, Square Format.