Name: AYA TAKANO (JAPAN, B. 1976)
Brand: Black Dog
Price: 3000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

AYA TAKANO (JAPAN, B. 1976)
Black Dog
wood, styrofoam, cotton and cloth
221 x 161 x 358 cm. (87 x 63⅜ x 141 in.)
Executed in 2006

Please note this lot is the property of a private consignor.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Miami, USA
Acquired from the above by the present owner

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Lot Essay

Aya Takano is known for her unique illustrations of a supernatural and Superflat world. Repeated in several paintings and illustrations, Takano’s character of the black dog is a prominent part of the mythical world the artist invites us into. Takano channels the golden age of toys in Japan through representing her beloved character as an oversized plush toy.