Yoskay Yamamoto

Yoskay Yamamoto is an artist who sculpts, paints and lives in Southern California.

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8 x 8 (2021) - Yoskay Yamamoto - Blue
8 x 8 (2021) - Yoskay Yamamoto - Blue
$ 850.00
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8 x 8 (2021) - Yoskay Yamamoto - Pink
8 x 8 (2021) - Yoskay Yamamoto - Pink
$ 850.00
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Painted pastel orange sculpture of a cartoon style sun, with a rounded dome center and 16 spikes as sun rays. It has a simple closed eye face with a straight lined mouth and no nose or other facial features.
Circles - #33 - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Cali Sun"
$ 1,350.00
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Moonflower toy by yoskay Yamamoto is black flower with a removable moon with a face in it that's the middle of the flower. It's all black.
Moonflower by Yoskay Yamamoto (Black Onyx)
$ 100.00
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Pastel colored painting of a stylized person with red fluffy hair with a flower pattern, looking forward and holding a CD of Mac Miller's Circles in his hand. The background contains a retro sign that says "don't trip" and a dusky purple and pink sunset is behind with a large moon in the upper left.
Post-it Show 18 (2022) - #38 - Yoskay Yamamoto - “Hand Me Downs”
$ 1,600.00
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Post-it Show 2020 - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Sunset Mountain with Sky Blue Flower"
Post-it Show 2020 - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Sunset Mountain with Sky Blue Flower"
$ 850.00
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Graphite drawing on white paper of a large ringed planted with a cartoon face, in a very small room with a window. A flower leans up against the wall.
Rakugaki 5 (2023) - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Homage to Magritte 01"
$ 600.00
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Graphite drawing on white paper of a large moon with a solemn cartoon face positioned in a very small room, with a paned window on the left.
Rakugaki 5 (2023) - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Homage to Magritte 02"
$ 525.00
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Graphite drawing on white paper of a moon with a solemn closed eye expression, positioned in the center of a wreath made of blooming cacti.
Rakugaki 5 (2023) - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Untitled 01"
$ 525.00
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Graphite drawing on white paper of a bird with a floating top hat, sitting on a wreath made out of blooming cacti. A small crescent moon hands in the upper right of the wreath.
Rakugaki 5 (2023) - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Untitled 02"
$ 400.00
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Graphite drawing on white paper of a large moon in a starry sky, looming above a field of blooming cacti. A singing bird sits on one of the cacti.
Rakugaki 5 (2023) - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Untitled 03"
$ 400.00
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Graphite drawing on white paper of a large beaming sun with a neutral cartoon expression hanging above 2 large Saguaro cacti.
Rakugaki 5 (2023) - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Untitled 04"
$ 375.00
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Graphite drawing on white paper of a cigarette in an ash tray with large smoke cloud that is filled with stars. On the table is a polaroid of a girl and a rose over a sheet of paper.
Rakugaki 5 (2023) - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Untitled 05"
$ 375.00
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A small wooden sculpture of a purple skull and a taller sculpture of a blue flame with a closed eyed simplistic face.
Yokai Show 2023 - #36 - Yoskay Yamamoto - "Hitodama with Sunset Skull"
$ 880.00
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Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.
Yoskay Yamamoto - "DONGO" Sofubi (Lavender Gray)
$ 50.00
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Yoskay Yamamoto - "DONGO" Sofubi (Mint)
Yoskay Yamamoto - "DONGO" Sofubi (Mint)
$ 50.00
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Black and white booklet featuring a pencil illustration of a stylized closed eyes face, half submerged into a body of rippling water that takes up the rest of the cover page. In front of the booklet is a black and white sticker with a similar motif, except this character's eyes are open and it has a house on its head.
Yoskay Yamamoto - "Mono" Zine (with Sticker)
$ 12.00
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Yoskay Yamamoto - California Dreamin'
Yoskay Yamamoto - California Dreamin'
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Lavender colored vinyl figure of a round full moon with a small minimalistic face. It sits within a series of flower petals, as if it is the pistil of the flower.
Yoskay Yamamoto - Chibi Moonflower (Lavender)
$ 45.00
Moonflower toy by yoskay Yamamoto is black flower with a removable moon with a face in it that's the middle of the flower. It's all black.

Moonflower by Yoskay Yamamoto (Black Onyx)

$ 100.00

Cast in soft vinyl with a glossy white finish that evokes the look of porcelain. Comes packaged in a silk-screened natural linen bag. 

Figure measures 6.5 inches wide.

"The design of Moonflower comes from my fascination with the moon and its mystic power,  presence, and my love for the delicate form of flowers.  The first painting of the Moonflower was created in 2018. I enjoy the calm vibes that I can achieve from the image and different color variations that I get to explore. I'm over the moon to be able to share my Moonflower with you and stoked to be teaming up again with Munkyking."
- Yoskay Yamamoto

 

Photo courtesy of Munky King the great producers of this item. 

Pastel colored painting of a stylized person with red fluffy hair with a flower pattern, looking forward and holding a CD of Mac Miller's Circles in his hand. The background contains a retro sign that says "don't trip" and a dusky purple and pink sunset is behind with a large moon in the upper left.

Post-it Show 18 (2022) - #38 - Yoskay Yamamoto - “Hand Me Downs”

$ 1,600.00

Original painting.

Artwork measures 10 x 10 inches. 

This piece is a part of the 18th annual group exhibition Post-it Show 2022 at GR2 Gallery running from December 3rd - December 11th, 2022. 

  • There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.
  • Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show. Usually, art is sent out 2 weeks after the show comes down.
  • Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will contacted about a refund or exchange.
  • Art once purchased is not open for trade
  • Pick-up Orders will be ready on the Saturday after the closing of the exhibition
Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.
Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.
Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.
Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Bottom reads "Made in Japan." Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.
Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.
Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.
Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.
Lavender gray sculpture of a cratered moon with a simplistic, closed eye smiling face. It wears a bowler hat and a suit, arms at its side. Bottom reads "Made in Japan." Sculpture is reminiscent of Magritte.

Yoskay Yamamoto - "DONGO" Sofubi (Lavender Gray)

$ 50.00

Sofubi by Yoskay Yamamoto. 

Sculpture measures approximately 4.5 inches tall.

Dongo is inspired by surrealist artist Rene Margritte whose studio was called Dongo. 
The sofubi was managed by artist Yukinori Dehara and made in a small factory in Japan. The original painting of Dongo by Yoskay Yamamoto was used as the graphic and image for the Los Angeles International Film Festival and appeared on billboards and banners. 
The original sculpture of Dongo was hand carved and the carving marks can be viewed on the sofubi itself. There are drips from the casting process which differ slightly across each figure making each piece one of a kind.
Additional note:

This figure has a long history. Dongo, inspired by artist, Rene Magritte, is a four inch-ish figure designed by Yoskay Yamamoto. The original painting including the Moon shaped head figure wearing a suit with floating hat and bird, was created for the Los Angeles Film Festival and appeared on billboards, lamp post banners, and advertisements in 2017.

When thinking about what would make a great toy figure, Yamamoto picked the Magritte inspired character. To follow suit, he titled the character, Dongo, named after Rene Magritte's commercial studio, "Studio Dongo." 

The original sculpture was hand carved by Yamamoto and submitted to sofubi artist Yukinori Dehara who then put the object into production. Using contacts from his decades of experience, the figure was made into vinyl by the hands of a Japanese factory steeped in the history of sofubi figures. We hope Dongo follows suit and fits into the illustrious history of character design formed into a style and medium that is loved by kids and adults throughout multiple generations.
    Black and white booklet featuring a pencil illustration of a stylized closed eyes face, half submerged into a body of rippling water that takes up the rest of the cover page. In front of the booklet is a black and white sticker with a similar motif, except this character's eyes are open and it has a house on its head.
    Open spread of black and white zine, featuring a profile view illustration of a boy with fluffy galaxy patterned hair, blowing a bubble with a butterfly landed on it. The next page featuring a similar style illustration of a girl with longer galaxy patterned hair looking solemnly, with a full moon and a stemmed rose atop her head.
    Open spread of black and white pencil drawing zine, featuring an illustration of a girl with long galaxy patterned hair, looking up at a polka dot crescent moon with a bird atop it. The next page has an illustration of a boy with large pompadour style star patterned hair, half submerged in water with a large steam boat atop his head.
    Black and white booklet featuring a pencil illustration of a stylized closed eyes face, half submerged into a body of rippling water that takes up the rest of the cover page. In front of the booklet is a black and white sticker with a similar motif, except this character's eyes are open and it has a house on its head.
    Open spread of black and white zine, featuring a profile view illustration of a boy with fluffy galaxy patterned hair, blowing a bubble with a butterfly landed on it. The next page featuring a similar style illustration of a girl with longer galaxy patterned hair looking solemnly, with a full moon and a stemmed rose atop her head.
    Open spread of black and white pencil drawing zine, featuring an illustration of a girl with long galaxy patterned hair, looking up at a polka dot crescent moon with a bird atop it. The next page has an illustration of a boy with large pompadour style star patterned hair, half submerged in water with a large steam boat atop his head.

    Yoskay Yamamoto - "Mono" Zine (with Sticker)

    $ 12.00

    Measures 8.5 x 5.5 inches. 36 pages of black and white drawings.

    Yoskay Yamamoto's work exists simplistically and beautifully in black and white. This zine contains a multitude of his most recent pencil and ink drawings, each containing a world of whimsy and warmth.

    Yoskay Yamamoto - California Dreamin'
    Yoskay Yamamoto - California Dreamin'
    Yoskay Yamamoto - California Dreamin'
    Yoskay Yamamoto - California Dreamin'

    Yoskay Yamamoto - California Dreamin'

    Please inquire to webstore@giantrobot.com for price information.

    Please note: this piece is unavailable for pick up and will ship to you via freight shipping. Include your address in your email to us so that we can get a shipping quote for you.

    Measures 36 x 48 inches.

    Acrylic paint on wood panel.

    Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will be refunded immediately.

    There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.

    Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show.

    On display as part of Biennale 4 show at Japanese American National Museum. Runs from October 11th - January 24, 2016. 

    Contact of customer and shipment after January 24, 2016.

    Lavender colored vinyl figure of a round full moon with a small minimalistic face. It sits within a series of flower petals, as if it is the pistil of the flower.

    Yoskay Yamamoto - Chibi Moonflower (Lavender)

    $ 45.00

    Figure measures approximately 3 inches tall x 4 inches wide.

    Yoskay Yamamoto's beloved and stunning Moonflower figure is now here in smaller, chibi form. Cast in soft vinyl with a high gloss finish that evokes the look of porcelain. Comes packaged in a silk-screened natural linen bag.