recto: orange balloon with eyes, deflating and flying, with cloud of air behind it, against blue sky; verso: boxer seated in an armchair under a hooded hair dryer

%C2%A9 Kenji Nakahashi

Untitled, 20th century

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Kenji Nakahashi worked across media throughout his career making images that were organic, based on nature but often embellished and transformed. This drawing conveys his personality and imagination well. Viewers confront an orange balloon propelled by the air expelled as it gradually deflates while soaring through the air. It appears alive – Kenji has given it a smiling face. What sound would it make' What will happen after it flies past'

Details
Title
Untitled
Artist Life
Japanese (active United States), 1947 - 2017
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2019.146.67
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recto: orange balloon with eyes, deflating and flying, with cloud of air behind it, against blue sky; verso: boxer seated in an armchair under a hooded hair dryer

© Kenji Nakahashi

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