Mammoth マンモス（まんもす）｜Ikejiri Yasushi 池尻育志（いけじりやすし） This striking mixed-media work titled “Mammoth” embodies the rare and unconventional spirit that defines Ikejiri Yasushi’s artistic practice. At first glance, the piece overwhelms the viewer with its bold presence and unexpected combination of elements: a vividly painted folding fan depicting a mammoth in powerful motion, paired with sculptural objects that evoke both humor and a quiet sense of unease. Ikejiri is known for his refusal to be confined by labels. Although capable of highly realistic expression, he deliberately avoids being categorized as a realist. Instead, he moves freely between serene depictions of nature and provocative, almost mischievous imagery that destabilizes the viewer’s expectations. This work exemplifies that attitude. The mammoth, an extinct creature symbolizing both power and impermanence, is rendered with dynamic brushwork and daring color, creating a tension between nostalgia, irony, and contemporary sensibility. What makes this piece particularly rare is not only its mixed-media construction—combining paper, wood, and bamboo with acrylic and mineral pigments—but also its sculptural presentation. It functions simultaneously as a two-dimensional artwork and a three-dimensional object, blurring the boundary between painting and sculpture. Such hybrid works are uncommon in the artist’s oeuvre and highly sought after by collectors who value originality and conceptual depth. Rather than following trends or opposing them, Ikejiri maintains a calm, detached stance toward the ever-changing art scene. The humor, irony, and sharp social awareness underlying his work can only be fully understood by standing quietly before the piece itself. “Mammoth” invites exactly that experience: a moment of contemplation, surprise, and subtle intellectual play. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an unconventional and memorable work by an internationally exhibited Japanese artist. --- Artist Profile 1971 Born in Hokkaido, Japan. 1991 Graduated from Toyo Art School. 2014 Exhibited at Art Fair Tokyo. 2015 Solo exhibition at Tobu Department Store. 2016 Solo exhibition at Tokyu Department Store. 2018 Solo exhibition at Matsuzakaya Department Store. 2021 Solo exhibition in New York. --- Accessories No accessories included. --- Dimensions & Weight Folding fan 16.5 × 36.5 cm. Object 24.5 × 24.5 × 52 cm. Overall packed size 27 × 55 × 27 cm. --- Technique & Condition Mixed media using acrylic paint and mineral pigments on paper, wood, and bamboo. Condition is very good. --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Please note that I can ship only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. For bidders in the United States: Please be aware that additional import duties or tariffs may be applied by U.S. Customs, and the amounts can be significantly high depending on the item and the current regulations. If you choose to place a bid, please do so with full understanding of the possible customs charges. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.