
Early Works
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Gummi Girl Set Of 5, 2006
Yoshitomo Nara's Gummi Girl Set Of 5 from 2006 exemplifies the Japanese artist's singular ability to merge childhood innocence with an undercurrent of rebellion. This suite of five works showcases Nara's signature imagery—solitary figures rendered with oversized heads, penetrating eyes, and expressions that oscillate between tender vulnerability and quiet defiance. The title itself speaks to the artist's playful engagement with pop culture and consumer aesthetics, while the repetition across the set allows for subtle variations that reward extended viewing. Nara emerged from Japan's Neo-Pop movement alongside Takashi Murakami, yet his work maintains a distinctly intimate quality rooted in autobiography and emotional directness. His figures, influenced equally by punk rock album art and traditional Japanese illustration, have become some of the most recognizable in contemporary art. The children he depicts are never merely cute; they carry a psychological weight that resonates across cultures and generations, embodying resistance and isolation in equal measure. As a multiple-work edition, this 2006 set represents a highly sought-after format for collectors, offering accessibility to Nara's practice while retaining the cohesion and intentionality of a unified artistic statement. Works from this period remain particularly desirable as they precede the artist's dramatic market ascent of the past decade. For acquisition inquiries regarding Gummi Girl Set Of 5, please contact Guy Hepner in New York.
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Auction History

Gummi Girl Candy Jars (set of 5); Little Wanderer; and Aomori-ken Dog Piggy Banks (set of 4) · Yoshitomo Nara · Phillips · 2025-11 · $159

Gummi Girl (Set of 5) · Yoshitomo Nara · Phillips · 2020-10 · $113

Gummi Girl · Yoshitomo Nara · Bonhams · 2024-10 · $616

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