Nara, Yoshitomo | Mini Mori Girl, 2012 — available on Composition Gallery

Resin, wood and plastic sculpture. Not signed.

Mini Mori Girl (2012) by Yoshitomo Nara is a small-scale resin, wood, and plastic sculpture that encapsulates the artist’s whimsical and melancholic charm. Encased in a clear dome atop a wooden base, the figure features a tree-headed girl with wide, expressive eyes and a subtle, enigmatic smile. Measuring just 11.5 cm tall, the piece blends innocence with a surreal twist, characteristic of Nara’s childlike yet emotionally charged characters. The sculpture’s title, referencing "Mori Girl" (a Japanese subculture that romanticizes forest life), deepens its connection to nature and nostalgia, while its toy-like scale adds a touch of intimacy and tenderness.

Yoshitomo Nara (Japan, 1959) is a renowned contemporary artist celebrated for his whimsical yet introspective depictions of children and animals. Influenced by Japanese pop culture and Western punk rock, his works explore themes of innocence, rebellion, and emotional complexity. Nara’s iconic style has earned him international acclaim and widespread popularity.

Yoshitomo Nara

Mini Mori Girl, 2012

Name: Mini Mori Girl, 2012
SKU: 16093
Price: 6600.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Form

Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Resin, wood and plastic sculpture. Not signed.

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Anything with human form will resemble someone you know.
- Yoshitomo Nara

Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara has had his work shown in over 40 exhibitions worldwide since 1984. He's a contemporary artist, sculptor and drafter. Nara is widely-known for his Neo-Pop paintings, similar to that in children's books and comics. Most of his work depicts one particular object, usually children or animals drawn with cartoon-type lines. The children appear to be cute but may be displayed with knives or saws. Yoshitomo Nara doesn't view them as being evil or having aggression but saw them as being among bigger people who held bigger knives or saws. Yoshitomo Nara's work has been influenced by the punk rock era in which he grew up in. In addition, the post World War II Japan has made an impact on most of his artwork. "Nobody's Fool" is Yoshitomo Nara’s first major exhibition in New York City which features more than one hundred of his works ranging from his early career to his recent sculptures, drawings, and ceramics.

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