<b>UNTITLED 76-A</b> / Satoshi Saito1976$850</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 "Untitled 76-A," Saito portrays a segment of a sliding door alongside a framed lithograph propped against it. The framed lithograph, rendered with photographic precision in Saito's composition, mirrors the precise area intended to be concealed by the framed artwork.

This work is a Surrealist-Pop collage that skillfully creates a visual echo mimicking reality through multiple lithographs which seamlessly reproduces the subject in a cohesive manner. 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 beige and 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.