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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by sal on Apr 14, 2013 8:40:04 GMT 1, must admit I didn't have much with Kazuki's work until I saw the work tonight @ CHG.. the technique, texture, and the feather light, ghostly feeling of the images is stunning and so unique (to my knowledge)... definitely must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.. here are few phone snaps:
must admit I didn't have much with Kazuki's work until I saw the work tonight @ CHG.. the technique, texture, and the feather light, ghostly feeling of the images is stunning and so unique (to my knowledge)... definitely must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.. here are few phone snaps:
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Cardiff on May 22, 2014 18:22:03 GMT 1, I realize it's probably a long shot, but I am looking to buy original works by Kazuki Takamatsu. I know about the upcoming show at Corey Helford, but wanted to also see if there were any works out there on the secondary market. Let me know?
I realize it's probably a long shot, but I am looking to buy original works by Kazuki Takamatsu. I know about the upcoming show at Corey Helford, but wanted to also see if there were any works out there on the secondary market. Let me know?
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Black Apple Art on Jun 17, 2014 23:02:36 GMT 1, Absolutely love his work so wanted to post this. Opening is this Sat at Helford and sadly for me the show pre-sold out completely. If anyone has not seen his work in person I highly recommend it. All hand cut layers. Stunning.
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Absolutely love his work so wanted to post this. Opening is this Sat at Helford and sadly for me the show pre-sold out completely. If anyone has not seen his work in person I highly recommend it. All hand cut layers. Stunning. [/URL] |
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Liverpool ste123 on Jun 17, 2014 23:06:22 GMT 1, That is simply STUNNING! Missus friendly too 
That is simply STUNNING! Missus friendly too |
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 0:14:47 GMT 1, From the pdf this was the one that stood out. Amazing works and thanks to the forumite who introduced me to kazuki
From the pdf this was the one that stood out. Amazing works and thanks to the forumite who introduced me to kazuki
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by bjornca on Jun 18, 2014 1:30:01 GMT 1, Looking forward to seeing these in the flesh Saturday. Think there was at least one lucky forumer able to pick something up while they lasted.
Looking forward to seeing these in the flesh Saturday. Think there was at least one lucky forumer able to pick something up while they lasted.
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Cardiff on Jun 18, 2014 16:57:59 GMT 1, Quick testament to Takamatsu's work…
Situational factor #1: My wife is often the harshest critic of the art that I buy, want to buy, etc.. She puts up with my art interests, but outside of a few artists that she's met and seen their work in person (Herakut, Chloe Early, BOXI, etc.), she's really not crazy about most of what I buy.
Situational factor #2: We have two small children and my wife works in public education with disadvantaged kids that deal with violence/guns as a daily reality.
Situational factor #3: I agreed that I would not buy any art containing images of guns.
Situational factor #4: I strayed from my commitment and bought a Takamatsu piece last year that depicts a young girl lovingly "cuddling" with a machine gun entitled "Something To Believe In".
Wife's Reaction (upon opening the container): "Seriously, you went with the one with the gun? Haven't we…whoa, that is simply incredible. I've never seen a piece of art that looks like that. It's well…it's simply a different species of art."
The piece has been hanging in our dining room ever since. You simply need to see Takamatsu's work in person to fully appreciate the impact. There is a reason that his last three shows have sold out prior to opening the doors. Hope to see some forumites at the opening.
Quick testament to Takamatsu's work…
Situational factor #1: My wife is often the harshest critic of the art that I buy, want to buy, etc.. She puts up with my art interests, but outside of a few artists that she's met and seen their work in person (Herakut, Chloe Early, BOXI, etc.), she's really not crazy about most of what I buy.
Situational factor #2: We have two small children and my wife works in public education with disadvantaged kids that deal with violence/guns as a daily reality.
Situational factor #3: I agreed that I would not buy any art containing images of guns.
Situational factor #4: I strayed from my commitment and bought a Takamatsu piece last year that depicts a young girl lovingly "cuddling" with a machine gun entitled "Something To Believe In".
Wife's Reaction (upon opening the container): "Seriously, you went with the one with the gun? Haven't we…whoa, that is simply incredible. I've never seen a piece of art that looks like that. It's well…it's simply a different species of art."
The piece has been hanging in our dining room ever since. You simply need to see Takamatsu's work in person to fully appreciate the impact. There is a reason that his last three shows have sold out prior to opening the doors. Hope to see some forumites at the opening.
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Agent Provocateur on Jun 18, 2014 17:08:12 GMT 1, Absolutely love his work so wanted to post this. Opening is this Sat at Helford and sadly for me the show pre-sold out completely. If anyone has not seen his work in person I highly recommend it. All hand cut layers. Stunning.
Would be interested in seeing the sales list for the show if anyone can email me it... email address is in my signature at the bottom of this post*.
Black Apple, do you know whether that's a pre-production digital visual for the piece you posted? Only asking as I presume it's a stencil and I have never seen anyone spray that tightly! There's not a sprinkle of over or underspray anywhere, not a mark, dink or misaligment in site.
* edit: no it's not! Here it is... aphq@aprovocateur.co.uk
Absolutely love his work so wanted to post this. Opening is this Sat at Helford and sadly for me the show pre-sold out completely. If anyone has not seen his work in person I highly recommend it. All hand cut layers. Stunning. Would be interested in seeing the sales list for the show if anyone can email me it... email address is in my signature at the bottom of this pos t*.Black Apple, do you know whether that's a pre-production digital visual for the piece you posted? Only asking as I presume it's a stencil and I have never seen anyone spray that tightly! There's not a sprinkle of over or underspray anywhere, not a mark, dink or misaligment in site. * edit: no it's not! Here it is... aphq@aprovocateur.co.uk |
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Cardiff on Jun 18, 2014 18:18:21 GMT 1,
I'm no expert on Takamatsu's process, but I don't believe there are stencils involved here (at least not in the traditional sense). This is the best explanation I've seen (and it's not that great) about what depth mapping is and how Takamatsu uses gouache to paint the pieces by hand.
Takamatsu's Depth Mapping
In looking closely at the "lines" around the differently shaded areas on my piece, they certainly look to be painted by hand. BAA, if you have further visibility into the process and I'm missing something, please let me know…I'd be interested.
I'm no expert on Takamatsu's process, but I don't believe there are stencils involved here (at least not in the traditional sense). This is the best explanation I've seen (and it's not that great) about what depth mapping is and how Takamatsu uses gouache to paint the pieces by hand. Takamatsu's Depth MappingIn looking closely at the "lines" around the differently shaded areas on my piece, they certainly look to be painted by hand. BAA, if you have further visibility into the process and I'm missing something, please let me know…I'd be interested. |
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Agent Provocateur on Jun 18, 2014 19:19:52 GMT 1, Thanks for the show link Cardiff... and that explanation link as well.
Just read it, then re- read it, then skimmed it again! And if my slow brain has got it right, the images are mapped digitally but then accurately hand painted with guache!?
I could well have that wrong tho... but stencils weren't mention so I can stand down.
Thanks for the show link Cardiff... and that explanation link as well.
Just read it, then re- read it, then skimmed it again! And if my slow brain has got it right, the images are mapped digitally but then accurately hand painted with guache!?
I could well have that wrong tho... but stencils weren't mention so I can stand down.
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Black Apple Art
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Black Apple Art on Jun 18, 2014 19:21:03 GMT 1, Absolutely love his work so wanted to post this. Opening is this Sat at Helford and sadly for me the show pre-sold out completely. If anyone has not seen his work in person I highly recommend it. All hand cut layers. Stunning. Would be interested in seeing the sales list for the show if anyone can email me it... email address is in my signature at the bottom of this pos t*.Black Apple, do you know whether that's a pre-production digital visual for the piece you posted? Only asking as I presume it's a stencil and I have never seen anyone spray that tightly! There's not a sprinkle of over or underspray anywhere, not a mark, dink or misaligment in site. * edit: no it's not! Here it is... aphq@aprovocateur.co.uk
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/shows/kazuki-takamatsu/info-press/
Absolutely love his work so wanted to post this. Opening is this Sat at Helford and sadly for me the show pre-sold out completely. If anyone has not seen his work in person I highly recommend it. All hand cut layers. Stunning. Would be interested in seeing the sales list for the show if anyone can email me it... email address is in my signature at the bottom of this pos t*.Black Apple, do you know whether that's a pre-production digital visual for the piece you posted? Only asking as I presume it's a stencil and I have never seen anyone spray that tightly! There's not a sprinkle of over or underspray anywhere, not a mark, dink or misaligment in site. * edit: no it's not! Here it is... aphq@aprovocateur.co.ukPDF can be downloaded here. www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/shows/kazuki-takamatsu/info-press/ |
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Coach on Jun 18, 2014 20:03:32 GMT 1, Quick testament to Takamatsu's work… Situational factor #1: My wife is often the harshest critic of the art that I buy, want to buy, etc.. She puts up with my art interests, but outside of a few artists that she's met and seen their work in person (Herakut, Chloe Early, BOXI, etc.), she's really not crazy about most of what I buy. Situational factor #2: We have two small children and my wife works in public education with disadvantaged kids that deal with violence/guns as a daily reality. Situational factor #3: I agreed that I would not buy any art containing images of guns. Situational factor #4: I strayed from my commitment and bought a Takamatsu piece last year that depicts a young girl lovingly "cuddling" with a machine gun entitled "Something To Believe In". Wife's Reaction (upon opening the container): "Seriously, you went with the one with the gun? Haven't we…whoa, that is simply incredible. I've never seen a piece of art that looks like that. It's well…it's simply a different species of art." The piece has been hanging in our dining room ever since. You simply need to see Takamatsu's work in person to fully appreciate the impact. There is a reason that his last three shows have sold out prior to opening the doors. Hope to see some forumites at the opening.
I enjoyed reading this Cardiff
Respect to your wife, who has what sounds like a very challenging job.
Quick testament to Takamatsu's work… Situational factor #1: My wife is often the harshest critic of the art that I buy, want to buy, etc.. She puts up with my art interests, but outside of a few artists that she's met and seen their work in person (Herakut, Chloe Early, BOXI, etc.), she's really not crazy about most of what I buy. Situational factor #2: We have two small children and my wife works in public education with disadvantaged kids that deal with violence/guns as a daily reality. Situational factor #3: I agreed that I would not buy any art containing images of guns. Situational factor #4: I strayed from my commitment and bought a Takamatsu piece last year that depicts a young girl lovingly "cuddling" with a machine gun entitled "Something To Believe In". Wife's Reaction (upon opening the container): "Seriously, you went with the one with the gun? Haven't we…whoa, that is simply incredible. I've never seen a piece of art that looks like that. It's well…it's simply a different species of art." The piece has been hanging in our dining room ever since. You simply need to see Takamatsu's work in person to fully appreciate the impact. There is a reason that his last three shows have sold out prior to opening the doors. Hope to see some forumites at the opening. I enjoyed reading this Cardiff Respect to your wife, who has what sounds like a very challenging job. |
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Agent Provocateur on Jun 18, 2014 22:16:31 GMT 1, I copied this bit from the link u posted BAA, think it explains a bit clearer the process... thanks.
"Kazuki’s beautiful depth map paintings read like misty x-rays of anime fantasies. Always on a jet black background, these graphic spiritual essences leap off their surfaces, created in part with a 3D computer program, but painted by hand in a painstakingly detailed layering process. Each graduating spiral that emerges is perhaps a Shinto variant of Dante’s Inferno, the emotional age rings of Kazuki’s adolescent, ethereal figures. The abstract creative forces of nature are integral to Kazuki’s work. Kinetic energy rendered in gouache as hair, sound waves, and pools of water connect his compositions. In this way, Kazuki depicts the young people of Japanese society, who he believes is a generation lost in compliance with its elders.
I copied this bit from the link u posted BAA, think it explains a bit clearer the process... thanks.
"Kazuki’s beautiful depth map paintings read like misty x-rays of anime fantasies. Always on a jet black background, these graphic spiritual essences leap off their surfaces, created in part with a 3D computer program, but painted by hand in a painstakingly detailed layering process. Each graduating spiral that emerges is perhaps a Shinto variant of Dante’s Inferno, the emotional age rings of Kazuki’s adolescent, ethereal figures. The abstract creative forces of nature are integral to Kazuki’s work. Kinetic energy rendered in gouache as hair, sound waves, and pools of water connect his compositions. In this way, Kazuki depicts the young people of Japanese society, who he believes is a generation lost in compliance with its elders.
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by auzzie on Jun 19, 2014 10:15:50 GMT 1, Stunning stuff. 1 day. Fell in love with Ms. Deep
Stunning stuff. 1 day. Fell in love with Ms. Deep
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Cardiff on Jun 19, 2014 15:05:27 GMT 1, I enjoyed reading this Cardiff Thanks Coach…hope my long winded rambling actually made the point I was trying to make, which was that Takamatsu's work/aesthetic is so unique and powerful that it can actually influence people to appreciate imagery that they normally wouldn't. Enough hyping by me…hope some folks can get out to the show and see the work in person.
I enjoyed reading this Cardiff Thanks Coach…hope my long winded rambling actually made the point I was trying to make, which was that Takamatsu's work/aesthetic is so unique and powerful that it can actually influence people to appreciate imagery that they normally wouldn't. Enough hyping by me…hope some folks can get out to the show and see the work in person. |
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Dibbs 45 on Jun 19, 2014 17:41:22 GMT 1, Just looked at the PDF which gives a good explanation of the process. These are stunning.
Just looked at the PDF which gives a good explanation of the process. These are stunning.
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by Cardiff on Apr 10, 2016 0:35:46 GMT 1, I know it's not to everyone's taste on here, but I absolutely love Kazuki's work. It's difficult to reproduce the effect of his beautiful holographic images in a JPG...kinda like a fine art, monochromatic hologram (not to be confused w/lenticular) of Japanese Anime. If you are in SoCal in the next few weeks, check it out in person.
I know it's not to everyone's taste on here, but I absolutely love Kazuki's work. It's difficult to reproduce the effect of his beautiful holographic images in a JPG...kinda like a fine art, monochromatic hologram (not to be confused w/lenticular) of Japanese Anime. If you are in SoCal in the next few weeks, check it out in person. |
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Kazuki Takamatsu 🇯🇵 Sendai Japan • Spectral Paintings , by 18921892 on Oct 5, 2023 17:37:35 GMT 1, I have an awesome Kazuki painting I’m looking to sell, please pm for details.
I have an awesome Kazuki painting I’m looking to sell, please pm for details.
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