Ay-O (靉嘔) - Rainbow Flower

Title
Ay-O (b. 1931) – Rainbow Flower (95/250) – Original Screenprint, 1976 – Fluxus Artist

Description
This is an original screenprint by the internationally recognized Japanese artist Ay-O (b. 1931), widely known as the "Rainbow Artist." He is a key figure in postwar Japanese contemporary art and an active participant in the international avant-garde movement Fluxus.

Ay-O developed his distinctive "Rainbow" style, using the full visible spectrum to reinterpret natural forms, animals, and traditional Japanese motifs, including influences from Ukiyo-e.

Created in 1976, this work features a vibrant, multi-layered floral composition. It is produced through a complex silkscreen process involving numerous color layers, demonstrating the artist’s signature approach to gradation and optical effect.

This piece is a certified original, accompanied by a period biography sheet attached to the reverse. It was published by Nantenshi Gallery, a prominent Tokyo gallery known for promoting contemporary Japanese artists internationally during the 1970s.

Dimensions
• Artwork: 35.0 × 29.0 cm
• Framed: 36.0 × 31.0 cm

Condition
Signed and numbered by the artist (95/250). Colors remain vivid.

Please note the following condition details:
• Minor surface scratching in the lower margin near the edition number and signature
• Noticeable age-related staining on the reverse side of the paper and on the frame backing
• Frame shows cosmetic wear consistent with age

Please refer to the photos for a detailed view of the condition. The item is sold as-is.

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