18th Sep, 2025 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

 
Lot 165a
 

Ly (Japanese 1981-), 'Luv Was Waiting Here', 2021

Sold for £3,125
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

inc.premium


Condition Report

In Very Good Condition
No visible knocks, tears, or creases to the sheet
The work has been float mounted leaving all corners and edges of the sheet visible
The work has been framed by the orignal gallery and not examined out of the frame

 

Ly (Japanese 1981-), 'Luv Was Waiting Here', 2021, unique acrylic on paper, signed; 57 x 57cm (framed)

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Ly

Ly crafts supernatural characters in grayscale illustrations, encompassing screen prints, paintings, and murals. Her characters' eyes are particularly notable, as they always engage the viewer, regardless of the body's orientation. Since 2015, she has portrayed her character LUV, a self-portrait that embodies her memories and emotions, in urban environments with a skateboard. LUV has also been adapted into small sculptures and augmented reality versions. Influenced by Tokyo's graffiti, Ly uses a graphic style marked by smooth color planes and sharp edges.