Hamanishi’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Chicago Picasso by Pablo Picasso, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949
Division—Work #36
“Flamingo” by Alexander Calder, from the series "Viva Chicago"
“Monument with Standing Beast” by Jean Dubuffet, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Kimono—Shishi to Ryu (Lion and Dragon)
Kimono—Four Seasons
“The Four Seasons” by Marc Chagall, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Swing
“Miro's Chicago” by Joan Miró, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Origami #1
Object—Rope #7
Window #5
Combination—Curve #1
Crevice-Work #6
Combination—Twist #1
The Water Tower, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Situation—Work #4, A.P.
Crevice—Work #2
Division—Work #26