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KAZUO SHIRAGA (1924-2008)

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Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression.
Takic. 1970s10 3/4 x 8 5/8 in.(27.31 x 21.91 cm) oil on canvas
Provenance
An Important Japanese Collection
Sotheby's Hong Kong: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, lot 206
Private Collection, acquired from the above

120,000

Among the Gutai group of Japanese artists that formed during the 1950s, none worked as fast and fearlessly as Kazuo Shiraga. His paintings are characterized by their dynamic, gestural brushstrokes, often created in an unconventional manner. Shiraga famously used his body as a painting tool, often applying paint to canvas or paper with his feet while suspended from a rope. Textures are typically thick, yet always highly tactile with layers of paint that add depth and physicality to the work. On the other hand, Taki relies upon raw streaks of variegated color, evoking unbridled energy and a sense of freedom and rebellion for which he is known, challenging traditional artistic conventions, and pushing the boundaries of creative expression.
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