Born: March 22, 1929, Matsumoto, Japan
Nationality: Japanese
Style: Installation Art, Performance Art, Pop Art
Influences: Hallucinations, psychedelic art, feminism
"Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos."
Notable Artwork
Infinity Mirrored Room - The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013) (and her Infinity Mirror Rooms series generally)
About Yayoi Kusama
Born: March 22, 1929, Matsumoto, Japan Nationality: Japanese Style: Installation Art, Performance Art, Pop Art Influences: Hallucinations, psychedelic art, feminism Major Exhibitions: “Infinity Mirrored Room - The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away” (2013), “Narcissus Garden” (1966), “Dots Obsession” (2000s) Quote: “Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos.” Website: https://www.yayoi-kusama.jp/
Notable Artwork: Infinity Mirrored Room - The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013) (and her Infinity Mirror Rooms series generally)
This work is a room-sized installation lined with mirrors, creating an illusion of infinite space. Hundreds of small, multicolored LED lights are suspended from the ceiling, flickering and reflecting in the mirrors to create a dazzling, immersive environment.
Significance
Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms are among the most popular and widely recognized works of contemporary art. They create a sense of wonder and disorientation, immersing the viewer in a seemingly boundless space. The works explore themes of infinity, self-obliteration, and the interconnectedness of all things.