Buy Yayoi Kusama Limited Edition Screen Prints

One of the most important Japanese artists of the last century, Yayoi Kusama’s career has spanned almost 7 decades and continues to grow. Born in 1923 in the Nagano region of Japan to seed farmers, her colourful and stylish works combine Pop art, minimalism and the conceptual with traditional Japanese techniques. Her unique style has seen her become the most famous and successful living female artist and has led recently to a second collaboration with fashion-house LVMH. Her works feature repeating motifs and psychedelic imagery that evoke themes of psychology, feminism, obsession, sex, creation, destruction, and intense self-reflection. Organic matter including flowers, pumpkins (perhaps inspired by her parent’s professions) the infinity and polka dots can be seen in Kusama's screen prints that show an artist in a constant state of evolution. Powerful and beautiful, her expressive style is as bold as the vibrant colours she often uses.

Kusama developed a passion for art at an early age and began studying traditional Japanese painting during her adolescence. However, she soon realised that her artistic vision extended beyond the confines of traditional techniques. In the late 1950s, Kusama moved to the United States, settling in New York City, which was at the epicentre of the global art scene. Her art combines traditional techniques- a reference to her early career - with her unique artistic style and concepts.  With a background in painting she continues to use this traditional medium in her artwork. She often incorporates painting into her installations, sculptures, and works on canvas. Her paintings often feature vibrant colours, repetitive patterns, and the iconic polka dots that have become synonymous with her style.

Yayoi Kusama uses a variety of materials, including traditional materials like bronze and wood within her sculptures that often feature organic and biomorphic shapes, which she manipulates to create visually captivating and intriguing forms. These sculptures can range in size from small to monumental and can be exhibited both indoors and outdoors. Her works are not only visually textured, but through the collage techniques that she uses she explores layering and juxtaposing elements to create visually dynamic and textured pieces.