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 in Japanese folklore through his signature scale play. This giclee features a monumental Maneki Neko, the famous beckoning cat, surrounded by a crowd of miniature Edo-period 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, sparkling oval gold pieces (koban), as genuine offerings to the deity of fortune. The cat, with its classic tri-color fur and a collar bearing traditional wave motifs (seigaiha), clutches a colossal coin against 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 prosperity symbol in place of the usual cartouche.

Chromatic impact rests on the use of a soft, mint-green, solid background, which makes the shine of the gold elements and the white, black, and orange areas of the feline explode. The sharp line work and meticulous detailing of the villagers’ costumes elevate the encounter between the aesthetics of traditional ukiyo-e printmaking and the visual impact of Pop Art.

A joyful piece, rich in symbolism and narrative details, ideal for catching the eye (and good fortune) while bringing a touch of color, humor, and originality to contemporary interior decor.

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 stretched canvases (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 brought together around living, contemporary creation. Established as a true site of artistic production, the studio operates both in collaborative creation and individual approaches, depending on 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 engages in a more instinctive search, blending abstract art, art brut, and figurative abstraction. Each work is conceived, realized, and followed within the studio, with a shared artistic standard and a unique identity for each artist.

Keywords:
Medsan, Atelier Joconde, Le Yack, Maneki Neko, Beckoning Cat, Koban, Golden Coin, Fortune, Wealth, Miniature, Lilliputian, Edo, Geisha, Villagers, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Print, Pop Art, Mint Green, Giclées mounted on wooden stretchers, Contemporary Art, Design decoration, Square format.