MEDSAN - Vader's Tea Ceremony (ダース・ベイダーの茶) - UNIQUE WORK

ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD EXISTS - EDITION 1/1

With this vertical-format artwork, Medsan kneels Darth Vader, lord of the dark side of Star Wars, in a traditional Japanese tea room, absorbed in the ritual gestures of the matcha ceremony.

The treatment adopts the language of ukiyo-e prints and vintage posters: ornate frame, aged paper, firm contours and delicate flat areas, tatami mats, a calligraphed kakemono and an ikebana floral arrangement in the background. The Sith lord, faithful to his black armor and glowing chest plate, holds the chasen (tea whisk) above the bowl, in a posture of astonishing serenity. The cartouche メドサン signs the work.

The piece plays on a striking contrast: the figure of absolute evil, embodiment of power and violence, indulges in the most peaceful and meditative art there is. Medsan humorously and subtly questions the possibility of inner peace, this moment of contemplation where even the most formidable of warriors lays down his arms.

A refined and witty work, perfect for adding a Japanese-inspired, offbeat touch to a contemporary interior of a Star Wars and Japanese art-loving collector.

Technical specifications:
Artist: Medsan
Reference: Star Wars / Darth Vader / tea ceremony / matcha / ukiyo-e / Japanese tea room
Dimensions: 40 × 60 cm
Edition: Unique work — 1/1 (one-of-a-kind worldwide)
Year: 2026
Support: Giclée mounted on wooden stretcher (thickness ~2 cm)
Signature: Yes, hand-signed
Condition: Excellent condition
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity (upon request)

About the Studio:
Atelier Joconde is a collective of artists united around a living, plural contemporary creation. Established as a true artistic production space, the studio operates both in collective creation and individual approaches, depending on the 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. Beside him, Medsan, oriented toward pop art painting, explores color, modern iconography, and visual culture. Finally, Neo Pablo engages in a more instinctive pursuit, blending abstract art, outsider art, and figurative abstraction. Each work is conceived, created, and followed within the studio, with a shared artistic standard and a unique identity for each artist.

Keywords:
Medsan, Atelier Joconde, Le Yack, Star Wars, Darth Vader, tea ceremony, matcha, ukiyo-e, Japan, Vertical format, Contemporary, Unique work, 1/1