The Japanese Neo-Pop artist Mr. produces colorful, fanciful paintings and art installations, drawing from his self-described obsession with anime, manga, and the otaku subculture. Though his work often appears playful, upon closer inspection darker, more complex themes emerge, as the artist addresses anxiety and rebels against constrictive social norms. The Seattle Art Museum is currently presenting Mr.’s work of the past 15 years, centered around the massive art installation the artist composed in response to the March 11, 2011 tsunami and nuclear accident. A number of paintings are available for viewing on the site, as well as commentaries, a photo of the artist in his studio, and a fascinating hyperlapse video of a museum crew assembling Mr.’s installation, “Metamorphosis: Give Me Your Wings.”
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