a bright graffiti-style painting depicting the outline of a face with pink hair

Takeru Amano

Venus

€500

Edition of 10054.0 (W) × 80.0 (D) cm

Sold out

Love this work?

Subscribe to get notified about any cancellations and early access on next releases.

Takeru Amano lets loose with high saturation neo-pop graffiti.

In Venus, Amano employs energetic strokes of colour to define a puzzled, blushing face. Drips and textures created by the artist’s airbrush are transformed into seven silkscreen layers.

Amano frames his subject with a kaleidoscope of concave diamonds defined in thick, blunt-edged strokes. A strained expression – wide eyes, tight lips – instils the unsettling undercurrent which lingers throughout his practice. With this undercurrent, Amano reflects the world we live in – musing on the contrast between non-stop visual culture and the troubled individuals who consume it.

Takeru Amano sitting on a stool in his studio in front of a painting

Takeru Amano1 collaborationBold and a bit unsettling – perhaps the best way to describe the work of Takeru Amano. That’s partly because he’s reflecting the world that we live in. "I often take inspiration from the things around me,” he says. “Like a sense of unease and distrust towards media, the Internet and TV." He mixes these real-life influences into his manga-esque painting and sculpture. The vibrant colour palette of Japanese neo-pop art is palpable. And there are nods to Western art history too. Realist painters like Gustave Courbet and Edgar Degas are inspirations for Amano. Back in the 19th century, they painted the 'reality' of everyday life. Today, Amano does the same thing, but inspired by Instagram feeds and social media.

Who else should know about this work?

Help us spread the word

Reviews from Avant collectors

The print is beautifully made, and I love it.
Review of Portrait of Maya #10
The Avant Arte team is all around top notch. Excellent communication and everything is always packaged so thoughtfully. A+
Review of Ringers #962: The LACMA Iterations
what an amazing experience from top to bottom. The best communication, print quality and packing. This is my first time purchasing from you and I look forward to my next purchase.
Review of Prismatic Head Composition
this was an amazing experience with an amazing work as the result - thank you so much for all the assistance and for such a lovely purchase experience!!!
Review of Actual Size
Sculpture was better than i imagined it to be.
Review of Ugly Bastard
You did a great job with the framing and the packing/shipping. I buy a lot of prints from different vendors and was very impressed.
Review of Out of the Dark
It's awesome! The artwork quality is superb! I really really loved everything you did - the gloves, the totem bag, the letter... amazing! Thanks so much!
Review of Guardian
Overall extremely impressed with Avant Arte, especialy with the shipping/packaging and materials included with the print. Definitely care and attention to detail not typicaly associated with art of this price-level. Thank you
Review of Untitled

Discover more print editions on Avant Arte

See all

Available

Amanda BaldwinBell Bay€800

Available

Shigeki MatsuyamaPortrait of dazzle #150-P€800

Upcoming

Bisa ButlerI Go To Prepare a Place For You€750Starts on 13 October

Draw

Julian SchnabelDon’t Let It Bring You Down, It’s Only Castles Burning (For Neil Young) I€1,500Closing in 00d 00h 00m