29th Mar, 2023 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

 
Lot 151
 

Ly (Japanese 1981-), 'Waiting For Luv (Large)', 2022

Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

Condition Report

In very good condition
No knocks, chips or cracks to the sculpture
Stored inside its original custom crate
No apparent issues.

 

Ly (Japanese 1981-), 'Waiting For Luv (Large)', 2022, limited edition poly resin sculpture with custom crate, stamped signed, and numbered from an edition of 50 to the underside of the base; 52cm high

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 29th Mar, 2023

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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.