Morimura
Yasumasa Morimura
The Man
Yasumasa Morimura was born on the 11th of June 1951. Today he is a well-known Japanese artist whom appropriates famous images by incorporating himself into the images. He does so with the firm believe that “all people have a common desire for transformation”. Morimura’ artworks involve maintaining the original image of another place and/or person but replacing the face of a subject with his own. By doing so he is subtly demonstrating to the audience how everything is not as it seems as they begin to see his image within the artwork. Morimura is enchanted by the concept of seeing and creating an illusion between the eastern and western world. He aims for capturing the original image perfectly and placing it within his modern world. He invades the artworks like the western worlds popular culture icons had invaded his life.
Art making practice
Morimura has been known to use astonishingly detailed props, costumes and make-up to reconstruct the scene for his artworks. He captures the photographs and then conducts computerized manipulation to his images to allow for the greatest extent of perfection that he can achieve. Thus further breaking the boundaries between old and new through his use of a variety of technologies. This reminds the audience that every photograph is a false representation of reality and can thus be further manipulated.
Audience
Morimura faced a variety of responses from his audience. Some found his work to be a humorous imitation, rather than art. Some of these people also found these images to be offensive in parodying the western world. However, some individuals found his work to be compelling. Although, much of his audience found him to be an intellectual individual, commenting on the imperfections of the world and leading a new global art movement.
World
Morimura had a western education and role models but an oriental origin. He wished for a way to reflect both of these large factors in his life
The Man
Yasumasa Morimura was born on the 11th of June 1951. Today he is a well-known Japanese artist whom appropriates famous images by incorporating himself into the images. He does so with the firm believe that “all people have a common desire for transformation”. Morimura’ artworks involve maintaining the original image of another place and/or person but replacing the face of a subject with his own. By doing so he is subtly demonstrating to the audience how everything is not as it seems as they begin to see his image within the artwork. Morimura is enchanted by the concept of seeing and creating an illusion between the eastern and western world. He aims for capturing the original image perfectly and placing it within his modern world. He invades the artworks like the western worlds popular culture icons had invaded his life.
Art making practice
Morimura has been known to use astonishingly detailed props, costumes and make-up to reconstruct the scene for his artworks. He captures the photographs and then conducts computerized manipulation to his images to allow for the greatest extent of perfection that he can achieve. Thus further breaking the boundaries between old and new through his use of a variety of technologies. This reminds the audience that every photograph is a false representation of reality and can thus be further manipulated.
Audience
Morimura faced a variety of responses from his audience. Some found his work to be a humorous imitation, rather than art. Some of these people also found these images to be offensive in parodying the western world. However, some individuals found his work to be compelling. Although, much of his audience found him to be an intellectual individual, commenting on the imperfections of the world and leading a new global art movement.
World
Morimura had a western education and role models but an oriental origin. He wished for a way to reflect both of these large factors in his life