<b>ISHISHI - Surrealist Composition: Star of David, Church, Bird, Flames and Botanical Forms - Signed, 2016</b><br>
Signed contemporary work on paper. Surrealist mixed-symbol composition. Colored pencil on paper. Unframed.<br><br>
<b>Description</b><br>
One of the most symbolically layered works in the ISHISHI collection. The composition centres on flowing S-curved and serpentine ribbon forms, with a diverse symbolic inventory arranged around them: a small church or house with a blue tiled roof and a cross at upper right, flame-like forms in pinks and reds along the right edge, botanical and leaf elements in soft pastels along the upper and left sides, a bird figure rendered in pink, blue and dark tones at left, mushroom forms at upper left, and a Star of David geometric form prominent in the upper centre.<br><br>
The inclusion of religious and spiritual symbols (cross, Star of David) alongside natural and organic forms gives this work a more contemplative, spiritual quality than the purely architectural pieces. The palette is softer than Lot 326: greys, pinks, soft blues, peach and muted pastels. The verso has a "2016" notation and possible dark marks at the top edge. Signed "ISHISHI" at lower right.<br><br>
<b>Features</b><br>
* Signed lower right: "ISHISHI" (red/brown pencil)<br>
* Mixed spiritual/natural symbolism: Star of David, cross/church, bird, botanical forms<br>
* S-curved ribbon forms as compositional anchor<br>
* Soft pastel palette: greys, pinks, soft blues, peach<br>
* Colored pencil on paper<br>
* Copyright notation on verso: 2016<br>
* Unframed and unmounted<br><br>
<b>Condition</b><br>
* Good. Colors fresh. No tears or foxing on recto.<br>
* Dark marks/soiling at top edge of verso. Slight edge handling wear.<br><br>
<b>Specifications</b><br>
Artist: ISHISHI (as signed)<br>
Attribution: Signed original work<br>
Year: 2016 (as per verso notation)<br>
Medium: Colored pencil on paper<br>
Subject: Star of David, church, bird, botanical and flame forms<br>
Dimensions: Not confirmed - no scale reference in photos<br>
Frame: Unframed<br>
COA: Not present
582452+28

Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia

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