Ushio Shinohara "Motorcycle Oiran" - Original Piece

🎨 Rare, Original Artwork - Ushio Shinohara’s “Motorcycle Oiran”

This extraordinary artwork was created before my eyes by legendary Japanese avant-garde artist Ushio Shinohara—internationally celebrated as the "Boxing Painter" and subject of the award-winning documentary "Cutie and the Boxer" (2013).

Medium: Acrylic
Artist: Ushio Shinohara
Condition: Excellent condition
Framing: Framed
Size: 12.5” x 15.5”
Period: 2010
Country of Origin: U.S.A.

🏙️ The Moment of Creation

During a special exhibition at the prestigious Ethan Cohen Gallery in New York featuring Shinohara's iconic motorcycle installations, I witnessed artistic history unfold. In a spontaneous burst of creativity, Shinohara created this vibrant piece specifically for me—a remarkable fusion of his signature motorcycle imagery with traditional Japanese "Oiran" (courtesan) themes.

The work perfectly embodies Shinohara's revolutionary East-meets-West artistic vision that has earned him global acclaim. His distinctive "boxing paintings" technique, where he applies paint with boxing gloves, has secured his place in contemporary art history.

This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a spontaneously-created, personally-gifted work by one of Japan's most influential and collectible contemporary artists.

📝 Authentification

This listing includes:

• Personal letter of authenticity detailing the artwork’s impromptu creation

• Gallery reception photographs documenting the event

• Direct artist-to-collector provenance