Joe Yabuki Project (2009-2011)
I created these series of paintings dedicated to Joe Yabuki, who was the one of the most legendary and influential comic/ animation characters in Japan. The title of the comic was “Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe).” This was the boxing story, a punk orphan guy, Joe Yabuki growing the contender for the world champion. The story finished with the death of Joe Yabuki. He slept forever after full rounds match against the world champion… Though the comic was run from 1968 to 1973, many people still adore Joe Yabuki. I painted to show my utmost respect for him.
Joe Yabuki vs Joe Yabuki (Joe Yabuki Project) (2009); 18"x32," Acrylic on Canvas
Dead or Alive (diptych) ( Joe Yabuki Project) (2009); 12"x 36," Acrylic on Canvas
| Dead or Alive (diptych) ( Joe Yabuki Project) (2009); 12"x 36," Acrylic on Canvas
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You Got the Money, I Got the Soul (Joe Yabuki Project) (2010);
24"x 36," Acrylic on Canvas
24"x 36," Acrylic on Canvas
Thirteen (Joe Yabuki Project) (2010); 12"x 24," Acrylic on Canvas
| rev (Joe Yabuki Project) (2010); 12"x 24," Acrylic on Canvas
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Realm (Joe Yabuki Project) (2010); 12"x 24," Acrylic on Canvas
| FATE (Joe Yabuki Project) (2010); 12"x 24," Acrylic on Canvas
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RAW (Joe Yabuki Project) (2010); 12"x 24," Acrylic on Canvas
| XXX (Joe Yabuki Project) (2010); 12"x 24," Acrylic on Canvas
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rebel rebel (diptych) (Joe Yabuki Project) (2011); 14"x 28," Acrylic on Canvas
| rebel rebel (diptych) (Joe Yabuki Project) (2011); 14"x 28," Acrylic on Canvas
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69 (diptych) (Joe Yabuki Project) (2011); 16"x 38," Acrylic on Canvas
69 (diptych) (Joe Yabuki Project) (2011); 16"x 38," Acrylic on Canvas