Yoshitomo Nara

Yoshitomo Nara's endearing paintings, drawings, and sculptures are inspired by intimate encounters with people and the environment, and are often characterized by both thoughtful introspection and meditation on global socio-political issues. The delightful Miss. Smooth-Flat (2021) demonstrates Nara’s proficiency in conveying human expression using a diverse range of materials. Indeed, it transcends the classic two-dimensionality of Japanese painting traditions while preserving the beloved caricaturesque style of the Neo-pop movement with which Nara aligns himself.