Tin Toy - Jouet - Celestial Gatekeeper - Tin Toys - Pop Art - Signed and Numbered 2/10 - 1990-2000

This artwork presents a whimsical yet poetic ukiyo-e reinterpretation of a lone retro-style robot standing on the surface of the moon. Surrounded by a silent expanse of craters and scattered rocks, the robot gazes toward the star-filled sky, where Saturn rises like a luminous guardian over the cosmos. Behind him stands a weathered torii gate, blending ancient Japanese spirituality with futuristic exploration, as if marking the entrance to a sacred lunar shrine. The muted blues and soft textures of the night sky evoke traditional woodblock printing, while the mechanical details of the robot add a nostalgic sci-fi charm. It is a serene and surreal fusion of tradition and technology, capturing the quiet wonder of solitude in the vast universe.


Technique: Giclée print on Semi Glossy Textured Paper
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 a young 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.