01:09

Ayako Rokkaku

Untitled

€500

Edition of 359160.0 (H) × 80.0 (W) cm

Sold out

Love this work?

Subscribe to get notified about any cancellations and early access on next releases.

A collaboration between Ayako Rokkaku and Avant Arte gives collectors the chance to take a leap of faith with a unique timed edition.

Ayako Rokkaku is one of Japan’s foremost contemporary artists. Her canvases – vibrant, dreamlike and emotionally-charged – exude freedom.

As Rokkaku paints live in London, a print edition based on the work she creates will be available to order. When the painting is finished, the timed edition will continue until the 24 hour release window ends. Edition size will be determined by the total number of orders received in this time.

In the days that follow, Rokkaku will work with printmakers to translate her painting into a hybrid print combining UV-cured ink with glossy silkscreen varnish. Once perfected, the edition will be printed, stamped and shipped to collectors worldwide. This will be Rokkaku’s first print with stamped authentication. Previously, her signature stamp has only appeared on original works.

Wednesday November 23, 10:00 AM GMT
– Ayako Rokkaku starts painting, timed print edition begins.

Wednesday November 23, 18:00 PM GMT
– Ayako Rokkaku finishes painting, 16 hours left to buy the timed print edition.

Thursday November 24, 10:00 AM GMT
– Timed print edition ends, final edition size confirmed.

For the story in full, read the journal.

Go deeper

Behind the scenes

Ayako Rokkaku wearing a black T-shirt and smiling

Ayako Rokkaku1 collaborationAyako Rokkaku fights against the mundanity of adulthood. Her paintings are innocent, imaginative and dreamlike. Intense, vibrant colours swirl together to show fields and flowers. Bug-eyed girls peer from under the paint, or drift through them on clouds. Rokkaku forgoes brushes, using her hands to apply acrylic paint straight onto canvas. She takes an intuitive approach, often working on unexpected surfaces. These range from torn cardboard to used Louis Vuitton suitcases. She has also turned her hand to ceramics. Rokkaku cites painter Cy Twombly as an influence – drawn to his fast, rhythmic brushstrokes.

Who else should know about this work?

Help us spread the word

Reviews from Avant collectors

I think the experience has been brilliant from start to finish
Review of HOPE (251-375)
Great Packaging. Lovely print.
Review of Untitled
We are incredibly impressed with the quality of our print and the level of professionalism of Avant Arte.
Review of Actual Size
Incredibly happy and impressed with the quality of what we received. Will definitely consider buying from Avante Arte again.
Review of Descendent - Lucid Dreamer
Absolutely stunning print!
Review of Sierra
amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Review of HOPE (376-500)
It was all beautiful 10/10 🤍
Review of Actual Size
Art arrived in pristine condition with relevant handling instructions. Bulletproof packaging and white gloves were a welcome surprise.
Review of HOPE (626-750)

Discover more print editions on Avant Arte

See all

Available

Deborah BrownMarch Snowstorm€600

Few left

Kudzanai-Violet HwamiKudzi (Hand-finished)€8,000

Draw

Julian SchnabelDon’t Let It Bring You Down, It’s Only Castles Burning (For Neil Young) I€1,500Closing on 25 September

Draw

Glenn LigonUntitled (Black on Black)€3,000Closing in 00d 00h 00m