Smoke - A Night in Japan series Drawing

"A Night in Japan" series. Winner of the 2018 Bluethumb Art Prize for works on paper. This is the second artwork for my second series "A Night in Japan". It was created using Copic markers and coloured pencil. This series continues from my first, 'A Year in Japan', yet focuses on a single night in Tokyo. There is no longer a 'lone man', instead, a variety of people are shown, each going about their lives on this one night which binds them together. My influence for this series is also drawn from the film Blade Runner, a film loved for it's dystopian, 'Neo Tokyo' nighttime scenes. As with my first series, I am attempting to convey the Japanese phrase 物の哀れ 'mono no aware' - the gentle sadness of things. This refers to the ephemeral, transitory nature of the world, which in turn evokes a greater appreciation for things which are quick to disappear, such as cherry blossoms. The scenes I portray are fleeting moments in time, where the figures, objects and light will only be in that exact state for a moment, never to be repeated. Furthering this concept, this series depicts scenes from a single night in Tokyo, highlighting the ephemeral quality of time. The style I used was inspired by Studio Ghibli animation and traditional Japanese woodblock prints "Smoke" depicts a lone man in a suit, walking down a Tokyo alley at night, his back to the viewer. The smoke from his cigarette drifts over his shoulder. The bright lights in front of him illuminate parts of the scene, providing strong contrast. The mostly black and grey work contains just a few hints of blues and browns. The scene is a glimpse into the life of this man. It is not obvious whether he is on his way home from work or heading out for the night. My signature is in gold pen near the bottom right corner.

Drawing:Ink on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:28 W x 21 H x 0.1 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.