Artwork Description

Title: Moon
Artist: Yayoi Kusama
Date:1980
Medium: Acrylic
10.6 x 9.4 in. (27 x 24 cm)

1. Artwork Identification
Yayoi Kusama’s Moon is a delicate oil on canvas, measuring 27 by 24 centimeters, composed in a luminous palette of soft pink and white. The composition features a central, rounded lunar form that radiates into its surrounding field through intricate, repetitive brushstrokes. The textured surface and tonal restraint evoke a meditative calm, inviting viewers into a personal, celestial reverie.

2. Artistic Style and Influences
This work exemplifies Kusama’s signature style—meticulously patterned and emotionally resonant—while diverging slightly through its use of warm, gentle color. The pink-and-white palette softens the intensity often associated with her infinity motifs, placing this painting within the artist’s lesser-seen but highly sought-after introspective works from the late 1970s. The visual language resonates with the minimalist ethos and Kusama’s lifelong interest in cosmic vastness and psychological introspection.

3. Historical Context
Created in 1979, Moon belongs to a period when Kusama increasingly turned inward, expressing her experience of mental landscapes through celestial themes. The moon, a recurring symbol in her work during this time, embodies both isolation and transcendence. The gentle pink and white tones may reflect a nuanced emotional state, perhaps drawn from Kusama’s time in semi-voluntary psychiatric care, where she continued to create with profound dedication.

4. Provenance and Authenticity
For information regarding the provenance and authenticity of this artwork, please contact the gallery directly. Authenticity certificates and provenance documentation are available upon request.

5. Condition and Conservation
The work is in excellent condition, with the oil Medium: retaining its original vibrancy and surface texture. The canvas remains stable and unlined, with no evidence of restoration or structural compromise. The pink and white tones have preserved their intended luminosity, and the painting is suitable for immediate display under proper lighting conditions.