Objects

This is a series of works as objects, exploring not just the painted surface but their physical presence. Like small sculptures, each piece interacts independently with the space it occupies.

"Objects, No. 1," a frontal view of a textured abstract art object set within a natural, outdoor environment. Vertical drips of deep blue paint cascade down a weathered surface built from layers of white paint and collaged paper, showcasing the raw, honest materiality of its layered construction. This three-dimensional artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. 1
"Objects, No. 1," an angled view of a sculptural mixed-media art object resting on a rustic wooden surface in dappled sunlight. This view emphasizes the object's depth, with cascades of rich blue paint flowing over the top and front faces, revealing layers of white and subtle paper collage. This piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 2," a captivating frontal view of a contemporary art object placed on a weathered wooden plank. Mesmerizing clusters of white dots float and gather across a deep, fluid background of layered blue paint, creating a beautiful interplay between precise order and organic chaos. This piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. ２
"Objects, No. 2," an angled, three-quarter view of a sculptural abstract art block, highlighting how rhythmic clusters of white dots wrap around the object's form. These precise, decorative patterns create a striking contrast against a fluid, deep blue painted surface. This unique piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 3," a frontal view of a deeply textured abstract art object, showcased in natural, dappled light. A gestural cascade of semi-opaque white paint serves as a veil, revealing intriguing glimpses of the energetic blue paint and crayon marks hidden beneath. This Wabi Sabi style artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. ３
"Objects, No. 3," an angled perspective of a sculptural mixed-media art block, resting on a rustic wooden surface. This view emphasizes how a final, dominant layer of white paint cascades over the object's top and side, partially concealing a chaotic underlayer of blue drips and crayon marks. This piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 4," a frontal view of a layered abstract art block set against a rustic, outdoor backdrop. The composition features a distinct layer of hand-drawn white crayon marks, including circles and lines, superimposed over a fluid, multi-layered background of blue and white paint. This creates a direct dialogue between controlled, graphic mark-making and the organic, fluid forms of the paint beneath. This minimalist, textured artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. ４
"Objects, No. 4," an angled, three-quarter view of a contemporary art object, highlighting the delicate, hand-drawn white crayon markings on its top surface. These whimsical circles and lines create a layer of intentional pattern over the fluid, multi-toned blue background. This sculptural artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 5," a frontal view of a raw, abstract collage object presented in a natural outdoor setting. The composition is dominated by collaged fragments of blue-painted cardboard, which create a rugged topography over a dynamic background of blue paint splatters and colored pencil lines. This tactile, Wabi Sabi artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. ５
"Objects, No. 5," an angled view of a highly textured mixed-media art block, where fragments of blue-painted corrugated cardboard are collaged onto the surface. This perspective highlights the raw, dimensional quality of the collage, which overlays a more subtle background of blue drips and pencil marks. This sculptural piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 6," a frontal view of a multi-layered contemporary art object resting on a weathered wooden plank. The composition features delicate white crayon lines drawn over a dynamic collage of blue paper chips and cascading blue paint, creating a dialogue between intentional marks and accidental forms. This minimalist, textured artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. ６
"Objects, No. 6," an angled, three-quarter view of a complex mixed-media art block, showing how collaged chips of blue paper and delicate white crayon marks create a structured layer over a fluid background of blue drips. This perspective reveals the object's rich, multi-layered history. This sculptural piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 7," a powerful frontal view of a contemporary art block presented in natural sunlight. The composition is defined by a bold, zipper-like white line that carves a deliberate path through a dynamic, multi-layered blue background, creating a dialogue between precise control and organic energy. This textured artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. ７
"Objects, No. 7," an angled view of a sculptural art object, highlighting how a unique, biomorphic white line wraps around the top and side surfaces. This intricate, gear-like pattern creates a striking graphic element over a deep and chaotic sea of layered blue paint. This piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 8," a serene frontal view of a minimalist abstract art block, resting on a rustic wooden plank. The composition is a quiet meditation on form, featuring a large, continent-like shape of deep blue paint and subtle splatters on a weathered, off-white surface. This piece of contemporary art is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. ８
"Objects, No. 8," an angled perspective of a minimalist art object, showcasing the rich, glossy texture of deep blue paint as it pools and flows over the block's edges. This view emphasizes the object's simple, sculptural form and the pure beauty of the raw materials. This Japandi style artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
"Objects, No. 9," a minimalist frontal view of a contemporary art object set on a rustic wooden surface. The composition features a bold, clean white form that creates a window of calm, partially concealing and editing an energetic underlayer of deep blue paint splatters. This textured artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. ９
"Objects, No. 9," an angled view of a layered abstract art block resting in natural sunlight. This perspective highlights how a smooth, solid white shape has been superimposed over a dynamic background of blue splatters, emphasizing the object's three-dimensional form and the interplay between chaos and control. This piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
24cm×14cm×4cm
"Objects, No. 10," a powerful frontal view of a deconstructed mixed-media collage resting in dappled sunlight. The artwork features a heavily distressed surface where layers of blue paint have been peeled back to reveal the raw, corrugated texture of the underlying cardboard, creating a powerful dialogue between the finished, painted surface and the raw materials beneath. This sculptural artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. 10
"Objects, No. 10," an angled perspective of a raw, highly textured art object, revealing the rugged profile of its collaged corrugated cardboard construction. The blue-painted surface appears intentionally weathered and stripped away, exposing the raw, tactile material beneath. This Wabi Sabi style piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
24cm×19.5cm×3.2cm
"Objects, No. 11," a striking frontal view of a minimalist abstract art object. The composition is defined by the powerful juxtaposition of a large, luminous white form against a deep navy blue field, creating a sharp, graphic division and a palpable sense of tension. This contemporary artwork is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. 11
"Objects, No. 11," an angled view of a sculptural art block resting in dappled sunlight. This perspective shows how a bold, clean white form is framed by a deep navy blue layer, with both shapes wrapping around the object's corner, emphasizing its solid, three-dimensional presence. This piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 12," a serene frontal view of a Japandi style abstract art block presented in a natural outdoor setting. The composition features several large, organic forms of deep and light blue paint that have pooled and spread across a subtly textured, off-white background, creating a quiet and contemplative visual field. This piece of contemporary art is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. 12
"Objects, No. 12," an angled perspective of a minimalist art object, showcasing the organic way that pools of dark and light blue paint flow over the block's rough, weathered white surface and around its edges. This view highlights the artwork's raw, tactile texture. This Wabi Sabi style piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
19cm×14cm×3.8cm
"Objects, No. 13," a serene frontal view of a minimalist abstract art object, presented like a specimen of pure form. The composition is defined by a single, powerful calligraphic gesture in deep blue, creating one singular, organic form that is set against a quiet and textured white background. This piece explores the fundamental relationship between a solid form and the empty space that defines it. This piece of contemporary art is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
Objects, No. 13
"Objects, No. 13," an angled view of a minimalist art object, showcasing the glossy, pooled texture of a single, powerful form of deep blue paint. The form's "tail" elegantly wraps around the corner of the block, emphasizing the artwork's sculptural quality against its weathered, off-white surface. This Japandi style piece is from the 'Objects' series by Asahi Tanaka.
23cm×18cm×3.8cm

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