Yayoi Kusama // Red Pumpkin, (1992)

  • Yayoi Kusama, Red Pumpkin, 1992. Screenprint in colours on wove paper, 84 × 71 cm, edition of 120. Depicts Kusama’s iconic pumpkin motif rendered in vivid red with her characteristic patterning and repetition.
    Red Pumpkin, 1992
    Screenprint in colours on wove paper, 84 × 71 cm, Edition of 120
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    Yayoi Kusama’s Red Pumpkin (1992) is a screenprint in colours on wove paper, measuring 84 × 71 cm, produced in an edition of 120. The work depicts her most iconic motif, the pumpkin, here rendered in bold red tones and overlaid with her characteristic polka dots. The striking palette amplifies the sense of rhythm and vitality, transforming the pumpkin into both a playful image and a profound symbol of endurance.
     
    In this print, the pumpkin is more than a simple still life. Its dotted surface creates a hypnotic field that suggests infinity and self-obliteration, echoing Kusama’s lifelong fascination with repetition and boundless space. The choice of red intensifies its presence, imbuing the work with both warmth and intensity, while continuing the artist’s exploration of nature, memory, and psychological depth.
     
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  • “Pumpkins bring about poetic peace in my mind.”

     — Yayoi Kusama

    Red Pumpkin exemplifies Kusama’s ability to translate her signature themes into editioned works that remain highly sought after by collectors. By distilling her personal attachment to the pumpkin into a bold and graphic composition, Kusama reaffirms the motif’s central place in her art, embodying both joy and a deeper meditation on the infinite.