$1,000–$8,000. Common rainbow prints: $1,000–$2,500. Key value factors: Ay-O's association with the Fluxus movement gives his work art-historical significance. Rainbow works are his most iconic and collected.
"96 Gradations" is a contemporary / Fluxus work by Ay-O, created during the Showa and Heisei periods. This vibrant composition is part of the artist's signature exploration of spectral color and sensory experience.
Ay-O uses brilliant rainbow hues to create a dynamic, joyful composition that celebrates the full spectrum of visible color. The work reflects the artist's belief in art as a direct sensory experience, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in pure chromatic energy.
This print represents Ay-O's contribution to the contemporary / Fluxus tradition during the Showa and Heisei periods. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
96 Gradations was created by Ay-O (靉嘔).
96 Gradations uses Stencil Print, on rainbow silkscreen on paper.
96 Gradations depicts abstract.
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