テート・ギャラリーさんのインスタグラム写真 - (テート・ギャラリーInstagram)「Masami Teraoka is a Japanese-born American artist who has lived in Hawaii since 1980—born in Onomichi in 1936. The four works on paper above form part of the artist's 'Hawaii Snorkel Series', set in Hawaii and created in 1993. 🥽⁣ ⁣ Teraoka's work looks to depict clashes of cultures and encounters between different moments in time. His early works in particular are often satirical, combining the stylistic influences of Japanese woodblock printing and American pop art. In 'View From Here to Eternity' we see two figures emerging from waves that crash on to a rocky coastline. The white surf curls around the figures like fingers—Teraoka has said he wanted the waves to be deliberately 'caressing' the scene. The man on the left is removing his snorkel, and we can't help but follow his eyes which look straight to the women's bottom. The woman is holding her snorkling mask, suggesting that the duo have just met in a momentary break from swimming.⁣ ⁣ 🌊🌊🌊⁣ ⁣ Teraoka is an artist who uses humour to bring attention to often very serious social, political issues. Some of his works have addressed the relationship between US and Japanese culture, particularly the influence of US consumer culture in Japan. His work playfully captures people's attention and stimulates debate. Tate's most recent podcast, 'The Art of Comedy', explores how artists have used comedy throughout art history and cultures.⁣ 👂 Tune in by clicking the link in today's bio.⁣ ⁣ Masami Teraoka, View From Here to Eternity; Longing Samurai; Kunisada Eclipsed and Catfish Envy, all made in 1993.」7月6日 2時38分