Kristensen Tom (1962 - )

The Nurikabi

SKU: 18198

Kristensen Tom (1962 - )

The Nurikabi

Name: The Nurikabi
Brand: Kristensen Tom
SKU: 18198
Price: 90.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

SKU: 18198

Paper size 30.5 x 21.5 cm

Original Date 2017

Edition Date 2017

Carver/printer Tom Kristensen/Tom Kristensen

Description The Nurikabi (ぬりかべ ) #12 from the series Kaiju Manga ( Pictures of Magical Animals), printed in an edition of 30 in the spring of 2018. Paper size 21.5 x 30.5 cm. The traveller making a long and difficult journey will be blocked by the Nurikabi, a wall with eyes. it is possible to beat the wall with a stick and perhaps it will move. This design takes inspiration from the Harunobu print depicting a couple climbing the wall of the Yoshiwara red light district, taking hold of a branch from the overhanging plum tree. The fruit of the tree is the symbol of forbidden knowledge, and the random reward of a gambling machine. Other symbols here depict the ensign of the Titanic and life preservers, suggesting a sea crossing. The notion of asylum is folded into the mental anguish of the Munch scream, here combined with the lowest outcome of a roll of the dice, snakes eyes.

Condition Fine impression, colours and condition.

€90.00