{"product_id":"10710","title":"Geisha 1.15","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed Media - Paint, spray paint, stencil and hand paper collage on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e460 x 600mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Brad Novak (aka New Blood Pop) is known for drawing on his life passions and experiences in the work that he creates. None more so than his latest Geisha release – a mini-series of original mixed media works that reflect his ongoing commentary on the ‘way of the world’ in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo trips to Japan come to the fore with the primary subjects being the beautiful but controversial Geisha figures. Walking around the ancient back streets of Kyoto he caught a fleeting glimpse of these almost ethereal-like people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrast this to his time spent in the modern suburb of Akihabara (‘Electric Town’) where giant robots, computer games, neon and pop culture\/anime toys dominate the traveler’s senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist asks - \"How do Geisha get on in the ever increasing electronic age?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo they struggle with the juxtaposition like many of us in the western world, trying to lead a simpler life when society seems to want everything sped up?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese works explore this in multiple layers of imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Geisha - What are their hopes and dreams for the future?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Art Consultation Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your space demands something different or unique, contact Christine Rabarts Art Curator for your independent personal in-house art consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM: 027 629 7408   E: art@christinerabarts.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brad Novak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14838430761002,"sku":"10710","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/6026\/products\/geisha_brad_novak_aka_new_blood_pop.png?v=1611548008","url":"https:\/\/www.breadandbutter.co.nz\/products\/10710","provider":"Bread \u0026 Butter Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}