Socrat

€ 10000 

Irina Sigitova

€ 10000 

Irina Sigitova

Socrat, with its large, childlike eyes dripping with vivid colors, stands amidst a surreal garden of flowers, a visual feast that juxtaposes vibrancy with a hint of darkness. The dripping paint from the eyes could represent tears, suggesting a profound sadness or pain, a nod to the lingering psychological scars from events such as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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Description

Artist:

Irina Sigitova

Category:

Oil/canvas

Markers

Spray

Acrylic

Style:

Pop art/Surrealism

Size:

4

x

125

x

125

Year:

Materials:

Signed:

Yes

No

SKU:

IS-008

Frame:

Yes

No

Artist:

Irina Sigitova

Category:

Oil/canvas

Markers

Spray

Acrylic

Style:

Pop art/Surrealism

Size:

4

x

125

x

125

Frame:

Yes

No

Year:

Materials:

Signed:

Yes

No

SKU:

IS-008

This character, while ostensibly cheerful and endearing, could be a metaphor for the Japanese spirit post-World War II—beaten but resilient, compelled to smile despite profound grief and trauma. In Japanese art, "kawaii" is often a multi-layered emotional concept that, while commonly translating to "cute" or "adorable," carries with it a spectrum of meanings that can also encompass an element of the grotesque or the unsettling. Sigitova's creation delves into the duality of kawaii, portraying a character that at first glance exudes an innocent charm but upon closer inspection reveals potential for a more sinister narrative.

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