Polka dot paintings expected to fetch tens of millions of HKD

"'Self-Portrait' in polka dot style by Japanese author Yayoi Kusama is estimated at 23-40 million HKD (72-126 billion VND), in Christie's auction.

Self-Portrait (BOTEFO) is offered by Christie's in the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale on September 26.

Kusama drawing The artist himself with a red bob, completed in 2014. According to the auction house, the artist skillfully used polka dots to create a visual impact. The composition of the painting evokes the solemnity of a Western bust.

Yayoi Kusama born in 1929, is a Japanese artist famous for his polka dot style. Page Lifestyle Asia said she was born into a wealthy family but her childhood was not smooth, her mother forbade her from pursuing a career in painting. The artist was also forced by her mother to witness her father's affair. The pain of her childhood caused her to hallucinate from the age of 10. As an adult, she used her illness as creative inspiration, creating many successful polka dot paintings. million dollars

The Bird is expected to fetch between nine and 15 million HKD (28-47 billion VND) at the September 27 auction called the 21st Century Evening Sale.

The artist created the painting in 1987, using mostly bright colors, depicting a bird perched on a tree branch. "Yayoi Kusama is in harmony with nature," said Betsy Johnson, curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Also at the auction on September 27, the work Infinity Dot (OPQRT) is expected to fetch up to 15 million HKD (28-47 billion VND).

According to Artnews , Yayoi Kusama is one of Japan's most important living artists, influential in international contemporary art. In 2006, she received the National Prize for Lifetime Achievement.

At 90, Yayoi Kusama is still working hard. She is the best-selling artist of 2023 after Christie's successfully sold her work. A Flower in Hong Kong, according to the newspaper Japan Times.

The work Pumpkin was created by the "polka dot queen" in 2006, and is expected to fetch 15-20 million HKD (47-63 billion VND).

Pumpkins are a popular subject for Kusma, as they are associated with her childhood. Christie's quoted her as saying: ''I am fascinated by their seductive and alluring shapes.'' The artist said she was passionate about the fruit because it resembles humans, and loved the feeling of warmth it brings.

Last April, the picture A Pumpkin (BAGN8) The same subject by the artist sold for seven million USD, hammered by Sotheby's Hong Kong.

Infinity Network Painting (SHSOWX), estimated at 5.5-8.5 million HKD (17-18 billion VND).

In her youth, Kusama was not highly regarded by the domestic art community. She came to the United States in 1958 and lived there for more than 10 years. During this time, she completed many paintings, including the series Infinity Nets famous.