ARTIST
Arkiv Vilmansa
ARTIST BACKGROUND
B. 1979 BANDUNG, INDONESIA
Indonesian contemporary artist Arkiv Vilmansa’s distinctive cartoon-inspired works emphasize two-dimensional forms by combining strong outlines with vivid colors. Following traditional training as an architect, Vilmansa’s structured and critical methodology contrast with his raw and unrestrained artistic expression. Employing his own formula for painting surfaces and paint texture, Vilmansa’s pop cultured-inspired works explore non-figurative art and cartoon character paintings through the use of color, organic shapes and canvas shapes. His use of color, shape and line is shaped by creative industry leaders Takashi Murakami and NIGO.
INSPIRATION FOR THE WORK
The house codes of the brand are recast in Vilmansa’s signature cartoon-inspired style. Blending his character Mickiv with Ape Head, curves and colors present his vision of a transcendent kind of creativity - inspired by BAPE®’s extraordinary legacy.
PAPER MATERIAL
SIHL Ivory White Matt Paper
PRINT METHOD
UltraGiclée
SIZE
56cm X 65cm
WEIGHT
245g
