5:15 PM on May 25

5:15 p.m. (c)

This is a nice Japanese work of art

Nowhere Bunny in Somewhere, 1998

The illustration titled "Nowhere Bunny in Somewhere" by Yoshitomo Nara, created in 1998, features a distinct character that embodies a sense of attitude and whimsy. The central figure is a small childlike character dressed in a snug, pale pink bunny costume. The outfit includes large floppy ears, which add a playful touch to the composition. The character stands with a slight lean, hands at its sides, and sports an expression of mild defiance or displeasure. Its green eyes gaze sideways, giving a sense of personality and mood, enhanced by the upward tilt of its small mouth. The background is dark, contrasting sharply with the pale tones of the character and helping it stand out. The artwork is rendered in acrylic and graphite on canvas, measuring 48 x 40.6 cm (19 x 16 inches). The minimalist approach, focusing on the character against a plain background, is typical of Nara's style, emphasizing expression and emotion through simplicity. The painting was part of a 20th/21st Century Art Evening Sale at Christie's in Hong Kong on 28 May 2023, with an estimated value between HK$5,000,000 and HK$8,000,000.
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