Sato Hageshi - The Shadow Shopper - Darth Vader Star Wars - Signed and Numeroted 8/10

In this whimsical ukiyo-e inspired scene, Darth Vader strolls through a traditional Japanese convenience store, carrying a woven basket filled with snacks and groceries. Surrounded by women in elegant kimonos and shelves lined with vintage-style products, the Sith Lord appears both imposing and strangely domestic. The artwork blends Star Wars mythology with Edo-era aesthetics, capturing a humorous contrast between Vader’s dark, intimidating presence and the calm everyday life of old Japan. Soft textures, muted colors, and calligraphy panels complete the illusion of a classic woodblock print, making the scene both surreal and charming.


Technique: Giclée print on Heavy Gloss Paper Textured
Size: A3 format (29 x 42 cm)
Edition: Hand-signed by the artist
Certificate: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity


About the Artist:
Sato Hageshi is an artist who fuses traditional aesthetics with modern pop culture. Inspired by ukiyo-e prints and vintage poster art, he reimagines global icons like superheroes and film legends through a distinctly Japanese lens. His bold, detailed works create a dialogue between past and present, tradition and modernity, making him a rising voice in contemporary Japanese art.

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