David Bowie Shapeshifting Comparison "Kidomaru" (Aladdin Sane)
About the Artwork
Kidomaru was a legendary Japanese sorcerer, with supernatural strength and power. Stories about him originated during the Kamakura period and have been the subject of many ukiyo-e ever since. Here, Bowie is depicted as Kidomaru- juxtaposing his mystic charisma, that puts any audience under his spell, to Kidomaru’s extraordinary power and wizardry.
The white kimono echoes the white background of the album Aladdin Sane, from which this work is inspired, while the black gradation references nightfall, which is when Kidomaru’s stories are usually set.
Craftsmen
Illustrator: Ishikawa Masumi
Wood Carver: Sato Nami
Printer: Nakayama Makoto
Details
Edition: limited edition of 200
Size: 18.9 x 13.4 inches (48 x 34 cm)
Paper: Echizen Kisuki Bousho
Maintenance and Preservation
Over time, the color will fade, which is part of the ukiyo-e experience. Keep the ukiyo-e out of direct sunlight, strong ultraviolet sources, and high humidity. Once the artwork is received, remove the folio from the plastic sheath to let it breathe.
*Attention
- Each work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Edition numbers will be chosen randomly.
- Each piece is created by hand, therefore, they may all have subtle differences in size and colour between them. For this reason, at UKIYO-E PROJECT every print is considered unique, aligned with the Edo period philosophy that each ukiyo-e is an “original” piece of work.
- They will be packaged and sent in a specially designed folio.
- The artwork is sold unframed.