The future I once saw

Shintaro Miyake

The future I once saw, 2023Sign in to view price
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Material
pencil, water color on paper
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This playful artwork features a vibrant, mandala-like composition filled with swirling shapes and patterns. The central motif depicts an array of organic, flower-like forms in bold, contrasting hues of red, green, and blue. The overall design conveys a sense of movement and vitality, with the artist's hand-rendered lines and textured elements adding a lively, expressive quality. The accompanying text suggests a narrative exploration of personal growth and transformation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the journey depicted within this visually captivating contemporary piece. ...

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Artist
Shintaro Miyake
B.1970, Japanese

Shintaro Miyake transforms drawing, painting, sculpture, and performance into a whimsical playground, where characters and cut-outs spring to life with humor and inventiveness. By freely blending these diverse media, he constructs a singular artistic universe imbued with playful wit and humor. The inventive and delightfully humorous nature of his work has consistently captivated audiences and drawn international attention. Miyake’s characters often feature exaggerated forms, such as oversized heads and wide-open mouths, evoking both whimsy and expressive intensity. His use of vibrant color, dynamic line, and theatrical gesture creates compositions that feel alive, energetic, and visually engaging. Whether in static works or performance-based pieces, his art explores the boundary between figure and narrative, imagination and reality. Performance plays a central role in Miyake’s practice, as he frequently activates his drawings and sculptures through live enactments while wearing his custom costumes. This blurs the distinction between artwork and performer, inviting audiences into immersive, interactive experiences. Through these interventions, Miyake emphasizes spontaneity, humor, and the joy of creation. ...