Yayoi Kusama "Naoshima Red Pumpkin"

Yayoi Kusama
Naoshima Pumpkin (Red), 2019
Painted cast resin
5.5 x 5.5 x 3.75 in

The ’Naoshima’ Red Pumpkin is a painted lacquer resin abstract sculpture and art object by legendary contemporary Artist, Yayoi Kusama. Published by Benesse Holdings, Inc., Naoshima, Japan. Created in 2019, the polka-dotted piece is a quintessential example of Kusama’s iconic spot-patterned motif, as the pumpkin silhouette has manifested throughout her career in various mediums. The pop art world has welcomed Kusama with open arms as her works are bold, brightly colored, and visually fascinating with a multitude of her famous spots. The melting pumpkin covered with shiny black dots is a miniature version of one of her most well-known installations, modeled after the ‘Akakabocha’ installation in Naoshima, Japan. The ’Naoshima’ Red Pumpkin comes in the original boxed packaging, and measures approximately 3.75 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches.