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Yoshitomo Nara Sprout In The Hand Mirror For Sale
Yoshitomo Nara
Sprout In The Hand Mirror, 2022
About this work
Yoshitomo Nara's *Sprout In The Hand Mirror* (2022) exemplifies the Japanese artist's continued evolution while remaining firmly rooted in the visual language that has defined his four-decade career. The work presents one of Nara's characteristic child figures, rendered with the artist's distinctive combination of innocence and quiet rebellion—those unmistakable wide eyes that seem to hold both vulnerability and defiant self-possession in equal measure. The mirror motif introduces a contemplative dimension to Nara's practice, suggesting introspection and self-recognition while the sprouting element speaks to themes of growth and resilience that have become increasingly prominent in his recent work. Nara's aesthetic, deeply informed by punk rock culture and the solitary hours of his youth spent absorbed in music and drawing, continues to resonate with collectors worldwide who recognize in these figures something both deeply personal and universally affecting. As one of the most sought-after contemporary artists working today, Nara's works command significant attention at auction and in the secondary market, with pieces from this period representing an important chapter in his ongoing artistic dialogue. His ability to distill complex emotional states into seemingly simple imagery has secured his position among the most influential figures in contemporary art. Guy Hepner is pleased to offer this work and welcomes inquiries from collectors interested in acquiring this exceptional piece.
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Auction History
Sprout in Hands · Yoshitomo Nara · Sotheby's · 2023-04 · $294,708
Sprout in Hand · Yoshitomo Nara · Christie's · 2022-05 · $189,000
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Yoshitomo Nara Woodblock Prints Prints For Sale
Nara's woodblock prints draw on the Japanese tradition of ukiyo-e while channelling the artist's singular contemporary vision. These limited-edition works on archival cardboard are among his most sought-after and collectible multiples, combining ancient technique with his iconic imagery. Available at Guy Hepner, New York.
About Yoshitomo Nara
Yoshitomo Nara
Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959, Hirosaki, Japan) stands as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Japanese art, whose deceptively simple portraits of wide-eyed children—at once innocent and subversively defiant—have become icons of the Neo-Pop movement. Trained in Düsseldorf and deeply influenced by punk rock and anime culture, Nara creates works that resonate across cultural boundaries, commanding an international collector base and record-breaking auction results. His paintings, drawings, and sculptures are held in major museum collections worldwide, cementing his position as a defining voice in 21st-century art.