24 April 2008
GAJIN FUJITA - HAUNCH OF VENISON, LONDON 25 APRIL - 24 MAY 08
Large scale paintings present graffiti overlaid with stylised geisha women, samurai warriors, flowers and animals, motifs from contemporary Japanese cartoons and imagery from American Hip-Hop culture.
Semi-precious metals including white gold and gold leaf are applied to wooden panels. These are then obliterated with graffiti, spray-painted by Gajin and his crew. Finally, a composition of stencilled figures, animals and motifs inspired by traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e imagery is laid over the top.
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Semi-precious metals including white gold and gold leaf are applied to wooden panels. These are then obliterated with graffiti, spray-painted by Gajin and his crew. Finally, a composition of stencilled figures, animals and motifs inspired by traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e imagery is laid over the top.
Labels: Gajin Fujita, giesha, gold, graffiti, Hip-Hop, Japanese, samurai, Stencil, Ukiyo-e
