Aviator - Limited Edition of 1 Artwork

Inspired by "Self-Portrait with Pipe (1886)" by Vincent van Gogh. This piece was adapted using iconic vintage accessories worn by the Kamikaze pilots which served the Japanese empire during World War 2. The reason for this choice was Van Gogh’s little know passion for Japanese art. For this piece I wanted to convey a sense of simplicity and lightness very like Van Gogh’s art. I chose to marry the old with new using a mixture of traditional by printing on canvas to allow for an organic feel to the artwork but with a contemporary feel by overlaying subtle suggestions of Japan through the aviator goggles, the lettering on the right hand side (taken from a kamikaze headscarf and the partial outline of a sun that runs across the middle of the piece. The artwork was created as part of the Saatchi Art "The Other Avatars" NFT project. The project was a huge divergence for me, but this drove me to creatively explore in new and very exciting ways. I tried to marry old with new and understand as much as possible about what we believe to have held meaning for the artist, what fed and drove him…To do this I isolated myself for 3 weeks during the early stage of the creative process in order to truly inhabit another world. Van Gogh was most inspired by Japanese woodblock prints. This influence was so strong that Van Gogh’s even changed his style and subject matter. He was particularly taken by the Ukiyo-e style which were in essence pictures of an imagined floating fleeting world. This work alluded to the illusionary nature of the natural world… Woodblock prints gave Japanese culture a means of expression combining perception with culture and philosophy of life. Like my own work pieces show a reverence for nature. It is more idealist than realistic. In the self Van Gogh self portrait (dedicated to Gauguin) I learned that such was the influence of Japanese art, that the artist even modified his eyes to look more Japanese. For the creative process, Van Gogh’s self portraits were used as a base and digitally manipulated into the different personas. Just as in the age old process of woodblock prints which involved 4 stages of a process and different craftsmen, I digitally layered different photographs, sketches and experimental pieces from the studio on a blank canvas. Many were Images of the the ocean, the sky and also of fire captured in slow motion. This was completed in Photoshop in order to combine the various elements into a unique digital file. Throughout the process there was a conscious intention to attempt to incorporate the artists’ original style or source of inspiration: Bold contour lines, prominent diagonals, a high or absent horizon, a unique way or representing space with emphasis on foreground and background and giving prominence to the natural world. TOTAL EDITION OF 1 Available framed as a truly timeless fine art wall piece. The archival pro canvas is first hand stretched around exhibition pro bars then set into the custom made deep frame to create a floating tray effect. The canvas bars and deep wooden frame moulding are constructed by craftsmen ensuring this is a heavyweight product the framed in a custom white frame. Fine art UV varnish for added protection and light fastness (no need for glass). Inks certified for 100+ years and professionally framed and finished. This is a framed print onto premium 400 gsm hi definition canvas The edition of 1 is accompanied by an authenticity certificate. Print Technique: Hi-definition 12 colour giclée printing Museum quality for highest age resistance Packaging: Supplied in a white presentation box Frame: (54mm width X 20mm depth) Dimension: 26″ x 26″ (66 x 66 cm) Canvas set in 30″ x 30″ (76 x 76 cm) Natural White Frame. Also available in a larger 90 X 90cm piece - $3500 + shipping Please contact curator@saatchiart.com if you are interested. Opensea: https://opensea.io/collection/the-other-avatars-by-saatchi-art Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qPX4tjMHk9 FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT E-mail: info@m-aya.com WEBSITE http://www.m-aya.com INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mayawaterart TWITTER https://twitter.com/mayawaterart SAATCHIART https://www.saatchiart.com/mayaalmeida

Mixed Media:Digital on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:29.9 W x 29.9 H x 2 D in

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