MEDSAN - Neo Edo Matrix (ネオ江戸マトリックス) - Hand Signed - 2/2

With this square-format artwork, Medsan delivers a masterful reinterpretation of one of cinema's most influential science fiction works, transplanted into the aesthetics of Edo-period Japan. This giclée features a classic samurai whose appearance and surroundings are pirated by the visual codes emblematic of the Matrix franchise.

The anachronism is meticulously constructed: the character, dressed in a traditional blue kimono adorned with kamon (crests), wears the iconic round sunglasses with dark lenses. In his right hand, he consults a book or register whose dark pages seem streaked with lines of code. His left hand draws a katana whose blade has metamorphosed into a glowing green energy beam, disintegrating into luminous points. The Matrix illusion is completed by a burgundy background on which the famous “digital rain” pours, here faithfully recreated with green katakana series suspended in space.

The impact of the work rests on this consummated fusion between ukiyo-e art and cyberpunk aesthetics. The color treatment, pairing the neon green of computer code with the muted tones of traditional dress, creates a striking visual depth. The classic cartouche in the upper right corner, containing the signature "Medsan" (メドサン), anchors this temporal anomaly in the tradition of Japanese prints.

An essential and bold piece, offering a reflection on reality and illusion, ideal for adding a cinematic, geeky, and distinctly contemporary dimension to interior décor.

Technical features:
Artist: Medsan
Reference: Matrix / Cyberpunk / Cinema / Ukiyo-e / Pop Art / Digital Code
Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm
Edition: Edition 2/2
Year: 2026
Support: Giclée on stretched canvas on a wooden frame (approx. 2 cm thick)
Signature: Yes, signed in the cartouche and by hand
Condition: Excellent condition
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity (upon request)

About the Studio:

Atelier Joconde is a collective of artists united around a living, diverse contemporary creation. Established as a true hub 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 realist influences. Beside him, 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, outsider art, and figurative abstraction. Each work is conceived, created, and supervised within the studio, with a shared artistic standard and an identity unique to each artist.

Keywords:

Medsan, Atelier Joconde, Le Yack, Matrix, Neo, Morpheus, Cyberpunk, Samurai, Ronin, Digital rain, Green Code, Katana, Black Glasses, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Print, Pop Art, Cinema, Giclée, Contemporary Art, Design Decoration, Mashup, Square Format.