2. Yayoi Kusama

• Kunst
• Basisschool
• Groep 8

That gender imbalances exist in the art world is a matter of fact. However, the world would be remiss to overlook the progress made thanks to remarkable artists such as Yayoi Kusama. Among living female artists, there is undoubtedly none like Yayoi Kusama and among male artists, her name has become elevated to the top during auctions.

Kusama’s work, which typically tackles depersonalization or, instead, the phenomenon of experiencing a loss of personality, serves as a much-needed reflection of today’s society. Her distinctive motif and use of pumpkins have allowed Kusama to make an easily recognizable artistic statement that has helped her become a legend and one of the best there is or ever will be. At almost 90, she still actively pains with no signs of slowing down, which is a testament to her influence and brilliance.

‘Infinity Mirror Room - Phalli’s Field’ (1965) is een sleutelwerk in het oeuvre van Kusama. Het is de eerste installatie waarin zij gebruikmaakte van spiegels, die samen met haar ‘dots’ en ‘infinity nets’ een essentieel aspect van haar werk zouden worden. Met de stippen en eindeloze spiegelingen speelt ze met de visuele waarneming.

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Known in Japan as Kabocha, Pumpkins are positive images to Kusama because they represent a cheerful piece of her troubled childhood in Matsumoto. As a young girl, Kusama spent hours drawing pumpkins. To her, pumpkins are representative of stability, comfort, and modesty. According to Kusama, she prefers to use pumpkins because not only are they attractive in both color and form, but they are also tender to the touch. Therefore, the inclusion of pumpkins in her artwork can be said to be due to the childhood memories that the vegetable triggers.

- Pompoen tekenen

- Pompoen versieren met stippen in verschillende maten (alles in dezelfde kleur)

- Achtergrond (eventueel met een andere kleur) opvullen met driehoekige vormen die op elkaar aansluiten