Le Mat (The Fool)

Artist Shimoyama, Devan (born 1989)

Date2022

Mediumoil, Flashe, collage, colored pencil, glitter, fabric, sequins, silk flowers and jewelry on canvas stretched over panel

Dimensionscanvas: 84 × 68 in. (213.4 × 172.7 cm)

ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL

Credit LineClara S. Peck Fund

Object number2022.17.1

DescriptionOn a background of gradient orange and purple snow capped mountains with a field of silver and gold glitter below, the central figure "The Fool", in mid stride, is depicted wearing cutoff jean shorts, painted cream colored ribbed tank, dark pink paisley fabric bandana knotted at his neck and a pair of yellow Beats headphones. With the use of glitter, jewelry, and collage the central figure is given dimensionality and depth in his hair and facial features. A deconstructed canvas and leather "JANSPORT" backpack is slung over his right shoulder and a single white silk flower with a blue sequined fabric stem is held in his left hand. The backpack is partially unzipped with a bouquet of white silk and painted flowers with blue sequined fabric stems bursting out of the top. Attached to the central figure's heal is the anime character Kirara from the manga series "Inuyasha".

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