Pesci - Ayako Miyawaki - Japan
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Description from the seller
Rare painting by Ayako Miyawaki (1905–1995), a renowned Japanese textile artist known for elevating the technique of appliqué to a form of modern art. The work depicts two fish, identified as saury (or san-ma), created by layering and sewing scraps of fabric onto a base of jute or hemp. Miyawaki called her creations nuno-e ("fabric paintings"). She used fragments of old kimonos, worn clothes and indigo-dyed fabrics, assembling them to create compositions inspired by everyday life. The signature "あ": At the bottom right of the piece you can see her characteristic red seal containing the hiragana character "あ" (A), the initial of her name Ayako. For her, this mark also recalled the interjection "Ah!", a symbol of the wonder and joy she felt in creating. Today, much of her work is preserved at the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art in Japan. Painting size: 15.4 cm x 37.3 cm.
The lot will be carefully packed and shipped with contracted couriers. For this lot, shipments outside the European Community are not made.
Seller's Story
Collezionista di opere d'arte da molti anni di dipinti antichi e moderni, oggettistica di vario tipo acquistati nel tempo presso antiquari o privati. Quello che mi appassiona di più sono i dipinti antichi e moderni di cui vasto una datata esperienza.
Rare painting by Ayako Miyawaki (1905–1995), a renowned Japanese textile artist known for elevating the technique of appliqué to a form of modern art. The work depicts two fish, identified as saury (or san-ma), created by layering and sewing scraps of fabric onto a base of jute or hemp. Miyawaki called her creations nuno-e ("fabric paintings"). She used fragments of old kimonos, worn clothes and indigo-dyed fabrics, assembling them to create compositions inspired by everyday life. The signature "あ": At the bottom right of the piece you can see her characteristic red seal containing the hiragana character "あ" (A), the initial of her name Ayako. For her, this mark also recalled the interjection "Ah!", a symbol of the wonder and joy she felt in creating. Today, much of her work is preserved at the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art in Japan. Painting size: 15.4 cm x 37.3 cm.
The lot will be carefully packed and shipped with contracted couriers. For this lot, shipments outside the European Community are not made.
Seller's Story
Collezionista di opere d'arte da molti anni di dipinti antichi e moderni, oggettistica di vario tipo acquistati nel tempo presso antiquari o privati. Quello che mi appassiona di più sono i dipinti antichi e moderni di cui vasto una datata esperienza.
Details
Artist
Ayako Miyawaki
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Pesci
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
32.6 cm
Width
55 cm
Weight
6 kg
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Contemporary
Period
1980-1990
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