Artist |
Tom Kristensen (photo) (1962-present) |
Title |
"Godzilla and F18 Fighter" #48/100 |
Provenance |
Kristensen's Australian studio (photo) |
Date |
2006 Limited Edition #43/100, pencil-signed by artist. |
Series |
"Kaiju Manga: Godzilla" |
Publisher |
Self-carved/self-printed. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Tom Kristensen (self-carved/self-printed by artist) |
Image Size |
7 1/8 x 7 1/2 (plus WIDE margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Deeply pigmented. Printed on thick Japanese kozo washi paper, using
Japanese pigments, gum, and rice-paste. |
Condition |
Pristine. |
Reference/Illus |
Although not a "Made in Japan" woodblock-- Kristensen is self-trained in Japanese carving/printing
techniques, and all of Tom's prints are made using only Japanese papers, pigments, and tools.
Here are a few photos Tom sent to us taken inside his studio.
Kristensen is clearly a very talented and creative artist/printmaker. |
Comments |
True iconic legend: Godzilla!!! Godzilla grabs a fighter jet!! Created in 1953 following the nuclear bombing/devastation of Japan,
Godzilla arose from the ashes as a reinvented King Kong. A modern post-war "kaiju" creature
(in Japan magical creatures are known as "kaiju") now recognizable worldwide.
A "Limited Edition" totalling ONLY 100 prints.
With Kristensen's new series of "American Presidents" prints, Kristensen has vaulted himself
into popularity and discovered immediate success--reporting his first design of Barack Obama has
quickly become "sold out."
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Item # |
SOLD OUT
(EG-005D (#49/100) Sold/RP/j52
EG-005C (#48/100) Sold/AE/j52;
EG-005B (#42/100) Sold/CH;
EG-005A (#43/100) Sold/TO) |
Price |
$185 (Sold Out)
Also available as 3-print set $550 (Ed numbers may vary)
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