Printmaking titled "Bourgeois cat - Edi…" by Sakura Yamaguchi, Original Artwork, Acrylic

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Bourgeois cat - Edition 1/1 (2007) Printmaking by Sakura Yamaguchi

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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Printmaking, Acrylic / Monotype on Paper

Artworks classification

One of a kind (OOAK / Original Artwork)

One-of-a-kind works of art are also known as “OOAK” artworks. This means that every work of art is unique and there will never be another identical one.
Dimensions Height 11.7in, Width 16.5in
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Framing This artwork is not framed
Categories Printmaking under $5,000 Expressionism Cat

In "Bourgeois Cat," Sakura Yamaguchi presents a surreal, nuanced portrait of a man with the head of a cat, dressed formally and set against a nostalgic, old-world urban backdrop in deep blue tones. The monochromatic palette and grainy texture evoke the feel of a vintage photograph, as though capturing a scene from an alternate history. The figure’s refined attire and poised stance hint at the self-assuredness of the bourgeois class, while the feline head adds a touch of irony, gently critiquing social roles and status. The softened outlines and blurred transitions between figure and background create a seamless blend of individual and environment, inviting reflection on the personas adopted in society. Yamaguchi’s composition offers a contemplative view on identity and the quiet complexities within our societal facades.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Acrylic

Paint using traditional pigments mixed with synthetic resins.

Monotype

Printing technique without engraving which produces a unique print. It consists of painting a non-porous support which will serve as a support for printing.

Technic Printmaking

Printmaking was originally used to communicate. Exceptional technical characteristics make it a valuable artistic medium. The artist creates an image on a flat surface to make a print. To create an original print, the artist inks the surface and presses it onto paper. Printmaking is the process of printing artworks Usually on paper but also fabric, wood, metal and other surfaces. ... Except for monotyping, all printing processes can produce identical multiples from the same artwork. The works thus produced are called prints or "impressions".

Artist represented by Catopia

Sakura Yamaguchi

Poland

Born in 1967, Sakura Yamaguchi is a self-taught graphic designer and a key figure in the Catopia collective. Deeply influenced by his practice of Iaidō, a Japanese martial art rooted in precision and discipline, [...]