Video: Japanese Pop Art by Jeremiah Ketner
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
The mentality of the Japanese is such that they are sure that everything traditionally Japanese is best obtained only by "real" Japanese, and everything that representatives of other nationalities do in this vein is nothing more than imitation. How, then, can explain the phenomenon of the American artist Jeremiah Ketner, who, being an American born, paints stunning pictures in the style of Japanese pop art and is successfully exhibited far outside the United States, including in Asian countries?
Kettner's stunningly unusual "canvases" are acrylic painting on wood. This, as well as the acrylic-painted wooden figurines, brought him fame and recognition, as well as a place in the galaxy of non-Asian artists who have achieved success in the field of Japanese art.
It is difficult to say what exactly Jeremiah depicts in his unusual paintings. Either childish dreams and fantasies, or transcendental worlds where good fairies and outlandish creatures live, and unprecedented plants grow … Although most of all it resembles illustrations for cartoons, which the artist's little son loves to watch.
By the way, the author draws inspiration not only from Japanese aesthetics, anime series, and traditional painting of Asian artists. He also draws inspiration from urban graffiti, creatively designed magazines, packaging designs and other unusual designs for common objects. online gallery.
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