‘Orb’ paintings by Masakatsu Sashie
01 Sep 2009
Asphalt [+]
Masakatsu Sashie’s fantastic “orb” paintings depict large, city-like spheres that float gently above the remains of a failed civilization. The giant orbs, which seem to be self-contained worlds unto themselves, are pieced together from the scraps of old Showa-period buildings and bits of consumer culture, such as vending machines, pachinko parlors, fast food signs, and video game components. Part retro and part sci-fi, the orbs appear to hover gracefully between the worlds of a nostalgic past and a dystopian future.
Secret Base [+]
Slingshot [+]
Electric Mushroom
Closed Town
Cradle
Bazaar [+]
Hoodia
Scratched Achievement
[Link: Masakatsu Sashie]
Every now and then I just feel like I have to remind you how wonderful Pink Tentacle is. Not like you don’t know that, but…
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Not to nit-pick, but I see a Subway restaurant sign in one of the pictures. Isn’t that post-Showa (1989+)?
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BTW I do love this blog, too, don’t get me wrong.
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“Showa-period buildings and bits of consumer culture”
Er…I think the Subway restaurant sign is classified under the “bits of consumer culture” part.
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I guess I’d read that as Showa period buildings & (Showa Period) bits of consumer culture, but I see your point.
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