ART DESCRIPTION
This is a rare and late portrait from 2014 depicting legendary Japanese designer Takeo Kikuchi. Barry had a close and affectionate relationship with Takeo Kikuchi and this portrait, with Kikuchi depicted as a Boxer, is an affectionate tribute to him. The images of men in traditional bowler hats references Kikuchi’s love for the British aesthetic and British tailoring, and Kamen uses the word ‘KILLER’ to mean that Kikuchi has a killer style; the highest compliment from a Buffalo member!
This portrait is a tribute to the 30 years of friendship and collaboration between Kikuchi and Kamen. Kamen uses graphite to mark the acrylic background in his signature style, writing ‘TKO’, ’30 years’ and ‘84-14’, as well as painting Kikuchi’s logo in the lower righthand corner of the canvas.
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