<b>DIM LIGHT — 2</b> / Satoshi Saito1975$1,500</em>

Details

Satoshi Saito's printed work draws significant inspiration from documentary photography, a realm he delved into during the initial stages of his career. His prints produced during the 1970s endeavor to capture the essence of objects within his life. Yet, these works surpass a straightforward documentary style. Instead, they intricately analyze and amplify the chosen subjects by deconstructing them and introducing a temporal dimension. His prints are thought-provoking examinations of how the viewer considers a subject.

In the piece titled "Dim light — 2,” Saito portrays a segment of a sliding door alongside two framed lithographs propped against it. The framed lithographs, rendered with photographic precision in Saito's composition, mirror the precise area intended to be concealed by the framed artwork. This work doubles the desired effect from other designs (one offered here) by including two framed lithos positioned on top of each other, sharing and extending the compositional field and showcasing, in photographic realism, the obscured area caused by their presence.

This work is a Surrealist-Pop collage that skillfully creates a visual echo that mimics reality through multiple lithographs, reproducing the subject cohesively. Saito's composition stands out for its heightened complexity, particularly evident in his meticulous replication of the play of light within the scene. The subject's color palette, featuring orange carpeting, effectively evokes the ambiance of 1970s decor.

Connoisseur's Note

The print is in an excellent state of preservation. The impression is sharp, and the colors are as vivid as the day they were printed.