Comments on: ‘Orb’ paintings by Masakatsu Sashie http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:05:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: masakatsu sashie « R U M T O S S E T http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#comment-2445882 masakatsu sashie « R U M T O S S E T Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:19:46 +0000 http://www.pinktentacle.com/?p=3487#comment-2445882 [...] 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. (bio) [...] [...] 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. (bio) [...]

]]> By: in the neighborhood | masakatsu sashie’s retro sci-fi orb /// NeochaEDGE /// http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#comment-444413 in the neighborhood | masakatsu sashie’s retro sci-fi orb /// NeochaEDGE /// Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:15:58 +0000 http://www.pinktentacle.com/?p=3487#comment-444413 [...] Tentacle is one of our favorite places online discover new artists and find inspiration from Japan. A recent post of theirs on the retro sci-fi orb paintings of Masakatsu Sashie was particularly eye-catching. The city-like [...] [...] Tentacle is one of our favorite places online discover new artists and find inspiration from Japan. A recent post of theirs on the retro sci-fi orb paintings of Masakatsu Sashie was particularly eye-catching. The city-like [...]

]]> By: Amanda B http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#comment-413238 Amanda B Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:03:44 +0000 http://www.pinktentacle.com/?p=3487#comment-413238 I guess I'd read that as Showa period buildings & (Showa Period) bits of consumer culture, but I see your point. I guess I'd read that as Showa period buildings & (Showa Period) bits of consumer culture, but I see your point.

]]> By: Hideki Desu http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#comment-413194 Hideki Desu Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:14:36 +0000 http://www.pinktentacle.com/?p=3487#comment-413194 "Showa-period buildings and bits of consumer culture" Er...I think the Subway restaurant sign is classified under the "bits of consumer culture" part. "Showa-period buildings and bits of consumer culture"

Er...I think the Subway restaurant sign is classified under the "bits of consumer culture" part.

]]> By: Amanda B http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#comment-412046 Amanda B Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:27:15 +0000 http://www.pinktentacle.com/?p=3487#comment-412046 BTW I do love this blog, too, don't get me wrong. BTW I do love this blog, too, don't get me wrong.

]]> By: Amanda B http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#comment-412043 Amanda B Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:26:26 +0000 http://www.pinktentacle.com/?p=3487#comment-412043 Not to nit-pick, but I see a Subway restaurant sign in one of the pictures. Isn't that post-Showa (1989+)? Not to nit-pick, but I see a Subway restaurant sign in one of the pictures. Isn't that post-Showa (1989+)?

]]> By: links for 2009-09-01 | Nerdcore http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#comment-411941 links for 2009-09-01 | Nerdcore Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:05:18 +0000 http://www.pinktentacle.com/?p=3487#comment-411941 [...] Orb paintings by Masakatsu Sashie ::: Pink Tentacle (tags: illustration Sphere) [...]

]]> By: John http://pinktentacle.com/2009/09/orb-paintings-by-masakatsu-sashie/#comment-411750 John Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:50:12 +0000 http://www.pinktentacle.com/?p=3487#comment-411750 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... 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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