Sculpture titled "Geisha Jaune" by Mozart Guerra, Original Artwork, Stainless Steel

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Geisha Jaune (2021) Sculpture by Mozart Guerra

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Stainless Steel on Canvas

Artworks classification

One of a kind (OOAK / Original Artwork)

One-of-a-kind works of art are also known as “OOAK” artworks. This means that every work of art is unique and there will never be another identical one.
Dimensions Height 15.8in, Width 13.8in / 10.00 kg
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
Categories Asia

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and imaginative world of Mozart Guerra with "Geisha Jaune," a captivating sculpture that showcases the artist's innovative use of materials and his unique artistic vision. Made from foam, string and pins, this piece transforms everyday materials into a stunning visual representation of a geisha's head, complete with intricate details and a dynamic array of textures.

The sculpture is characterized by its bold yellow color, which not only catches the eye but also gives it a feeling of energy and vibrancy. The elaborate design features multiple strands intricately arranged to form facial features and hair, adorned with extended cords that mimic traditional geisha hair decorations. The Geisha's lips are subtly highlighted in red, adding a touch of elegance and contrast to the monochromatic scheme. Of note is the detail of the sealed lips, a subliminal message from the artist.

Technique: Foam, ropes and pins

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Stainless Steel

Sculpture Technique using a metallic alloy making it shiny and not very sensitive to corrosion.

Figurative

Figurative and colorful painting having taken the liberty of including all forms of art without border of cultural genre and geographic origin, without hierarchy of values between high and subculture.

Technic Sculpture

Sculpture is an artistic activity which consists of deg and producing shapes in volume, in relief, either in the round (statuary), in high relief, in low relief, by modeling, by direct carving, by welding or assembly. The term sculpture also designates the object resulting from this activity.

Related themes

Japan

Artist represented by Tilsitt Gallery

Mozart Guerra

Brazil

Mozart Guerra, born in 1962 in Recife, Brazil, studied architecture at the Federal University of Pernambuco, where he graduated in 1986. Utilizing his expertise in space and volume, he began his career in the late 1980s by creating numerous sets for theater, carnival, television, and cinema. Concurrently, he pursued his ion for sculpture, drawing inspiration from the techniques and materials used in set design, such as polystyrene, resin, and expanded foam, materials that he would continue to use throughout his career.

In 1992, Guerra moved to Paris and dedicated himself entirely to sculpture. Initially inspired by the works of Colombian artist Fernando Botero and French sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle, he created resin sculptures of buxom women, burlesque characters, and strange animals in vibrant colors. These whimsical and extravagant pieces earned him both artistic and commercial success.

In the early 2000s, Guerra's artistic approach began to evolve. While he maintained his use of bright colors, his forms became less burlesque, and he developed a new technique. He began dressing his sculptures with tightly glued colored threads, giving them a unique texture. His themes also shifted to include realistic depictions of animal heads, Indians, primates, geishas, portraits, and still lifes. These sculptures, initially crafted in polystyrene or expanded foam, were covered with a "second skin" of cords, meticulously wound and fixed with pins. This technique highlighted certain shapes while blurring others, presenting his subjects as though they were part of a naturalist's cabinet of curiosities.

Guerra's work has been exhibited in galleries and contemporary art fairs across the globe, including in , Canada, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, , Austria, Italy, the Benelux countries, Japan, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, and the USA. His unique style and innovative techniques have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary sculpture.