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
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

“Flamingo” by Alexander Calder, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

“Monument with Standing Beast” by Jean Dubuffet, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Kimono—Shishi to Ryu (Lion and Dragon)
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

“The Four Seasons” by Marc Chagall, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Kimono—Four Seasons
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Swing
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

“Miro's Chicago” by Joan Miró, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Origami #1
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Object—Rope #7
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Window #5
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Combination—Curve #1
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Crevice-Work #6
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Combination—Twist #1
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

The Water Tower, from the series "Viva Chicago"
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Situation—Work #4, A.P.
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Crevice—Work #2
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949

Division—Work #26
Hamanishi Katsunori Japanese, born 1949