Ay-O (Takao Iijima) (1931) - Rowing (Hand Signed)

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Ay-O (Takao Iijima), Rowing (Hand Signed), 1988, silkscreen, 56 × 76 cm, Japan, edition 130/175, hand signed, near mint condition.

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Rowing – 1988 – Handsigned Original Silkscreen by Ay-O – Rainbow Fluxus Art – 56x76 cm

The Piece
This vibrant 1988 silkscreen by Ay-O, known as the "Rainbow Artist," depicts a dynamic regatta scene. The composition features rowing crews gliding across the water, rendered in his signature spectral gradient. The background showcases stylized forms bathed in a continuous rainbow spectrum that unifies the landscape and athletic action. Numbered 78/100, this piece exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and optical effects.

Why It Matters
- Ay-O is a key figure in the Fluxus movement, celebrated globally for applying his "rainbow" aesthetic to various subjects.
- The silkscreen technique delivers exceptional color saturation, making the gradient transitions smooth and visually striking.
- This limited edition print combines sporting imagery with high-concept Pop/Op art.

Poster Details
Year: 1988
Country: Japan
Size: 56 x 76 cm
Designer: Ay-O
Edition: 78/100

Condition
Near Mint condition. Museum quality with crisp edges and vibrant colors.
Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
Shipped with care in a sturdy, heavy-duty tube.

Rowing – 1988 – Handsigned Original Silkscreen by Ay-O – Rainbow Fluxus Art – 56x76 cm

The Piece
This vibrant 1988 silkscreen by Ay-O, known as the "Rainbow Artist," depicts a dynamic regatta scene. The composition features rowing crews gliding across the water, rendered in his signature spectral gradient. The background showcases stylized forms bathed in a continuous rainbow spectrum that unifies the landscape and athletic action. Numbered 78/100, this piece exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and optical effects.

Why It Matters
- Ay-O is a key figure in the Fluxus movement, celebrated globally for applying his "rainbow" aesthetic to various subjects.
- The silkscreen technique delivers exceptional color saturation, making the gradient transitions smooth and visually striking.
- This limited edition print combines sporting imagery with high-concept Pop/Op art.

Poster Details
Year: 1988
Country: Japan
Size: 56 x 76 cm
Designer: Ay-O
Edition: 78/100

Condition
Near Mint condition. Museum quality with crisp edges and vibrant colors.
Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
Shipped with care in a sturdy, heavy-duty tube.

Details

Artist
Ay-O (Takao Iijima) (1931)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
130/175
Title of artwork
Rowing (Hand Signed)
Technique
Silkscreen
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Japan
Year
1988
Condition
Fair condition
Height
76 cm
Width
56 cm
Style
Pop Art
Period
1970-1980
Sold with frame
No
GermanyVerified
73
Objects sold
100%
Private

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