Shunga
2015 - 2016 Adi Levy 2015 - 2016 Adi Levy

Shunga

Shungot unfolds over two years, exploring Erotic Shunga—a Japanese painting and printmaking sub-genre from the late 17th and 18th centuries. Progressing through various mediums, it starts with one-color pen translations and advances through intricate collages, playing with censorship and emphasis. Leftover snippets morph into abstract, seemingly organic collages, transitioning into the digital realm through an app. Larger-scale pencil drawings and paintings delve into the continuous transformation from two to three-dimensional representation and back.

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