David Bowie Shapeshifting Comparison "Takezawa Toji" (Diamond Dogs)
About the Artwork
Takezawa Toji II was a popular magician from the Edo Period, who was famous for his many tricks and gimmicks. As an entertainer and a master of illusion, the design draws similarities between Bowie and Toji. The work represents the dog from Diamond Dogs as a nine-tailed fox, and portrays Bowie as Toji, spinning a top. Although the original reference photograph is black and white, the red tones represent the actual outfit Bowie wore for the photoshoot.
Craftsmen
Illustrator: Ishikawa Masumi
Woodcarver: Sekioka Senrei III
Printer: Ito Tatsuya
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.