Ly Painter
Born in Tokyo in 1981, Ly Painter is currently one of the most collected living artists from Japan. Coming from the Street/Skateboard universe with public murals in Japan, France, Thailand, Malaysia and the US she works nearly always showcase her "LUV" character, a dark/skate loving humanoid.
Ly painter loves a monochromatic palette and her works can include as many as 30 individually-mixed shades of grey - carefully composed as a series of sharp-edged solids.
2022
Hand painted bronze sculpture
25.50cm (H) × 18.00cm (W) × 12.20cm (D) ｜10.0 × 7.1 × 4.8 in
✔ Limited edition
✔ Signature and edition number engraved on underside of foot
✔ Mint condition
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This is LUV (Small) brings to life LY's iconic character, LUV, in a finely crafted bronze sculpture that encapsulates the artist's distinctive visual universe. Defined by oversized eyes, a contemplative expression, and LY's signature monochrome palette, LUV embodies themes of innocence, resilience, and self-discovery. Drawing from the artist's experiences growing up between skateboarding, street culture, and contemporary art, the figure serves as both a personal avatar and a universal symbol of youth. Produced in a limited edition, This is LUV (Small) offers collectors an intimate representation of one of the most recognizable characters in contemporary Japanese art.
2023
Hand-painted bronze sculpture.
35.00cm (H) × 9.70cm (W) × 7.00cm (D)｜13.8 × 3.8 × 2.8 in
✔ Limited edition of 50
✔ Signature and edition number engraved on underside of foot
✔ Mint condition
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In With his Sidekick, LY's beloved character LUV carries a skateboard close at hand, it is a subtle tribute to the artist's memories of Tokyo's skate culture.
Cast in bronze and finished in LY's signature greyscale palette, the sculpture captures a quiet moment of companionship between character and object, transforming an everyday accessory into a symbol of identity, freedom, and youthful aspiration.
2023
Hand-painted resin sculpture
17 × 30 × 15.8 cm｜6.69 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
✔ Limited edition
✔ Coming with the artist COA
✔ Mint condition
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LUV has found a four-legged friend.
LY chronicles life in Tokyo through the exploits of her enduring muse, LUV. Domestic motifs in recent works signal a shift in LY’s own life after becoming a mother. LUV’s dog, for example, represents unconditional love – and holding onto what’s precious.
Each sculpture is made from a combination of cast bronze and resin, then carefully hand-painted in LY’s signature shades of grey.
“LUV often stands still and looks ahead – thinking about where to go next, and holding onto the precious things that they found on their journey so far.”
LIVING WITH LUV was created to coincide with a pop-up of the same name in London.
2023
Hand-painted resin sculpture
26.1 × 35.6 × 19.1 cm｜10.23 × 13.7 × 7.48 in
Hand-painted bronze (figure) and resin (burger shop ‘plinth’) sculpture in two unattached parts.
✔ Limited edition
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✔ Mint condition
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Perched on a rooftop, LUV looks to the future.
LY channels memories of her youth in Tokyo into the imagined exploits of her enigmatic subject, LUV. Fast food, skateboards and moments in nature all feature prominently. A new edition of two-part sculptures places a seemingly giant LUV on the roof of a burger shop – a surreal twist on an existential moment.
“LUV often stands still and looks ahead – thinking about where to go next, and holding onto the precious things that they found on their journey so far.”
LUV’S BURGERS was created to coincide with a pop-up in London.
2023
Hand-painted resin sculpture
18 × 10 × 20.3 cm｜7 1/10 × 3 9/10 × 8 in
Arrives in a bespoke metal case with a signed certificate of authenticity and signed 'Living with LUV' showcard.
✔ Limited edition of 250
✔ Coming with the artist COA
✔ Mint condition
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Meet Park, a new addition to the monochrome world of LUV.
In LY’s greyscale paintings, dogs represent unconditional love – and holding onto what’s precious. Flowers, meanwhile, nod to the cut blooms that her daughter likes to display around their home. An edition of hand-painted resin sculptures draws the two together. LUV’s dog waits patiently, flower in mouth, for its owner’s affection.
LUV’S DOG “PARK” was created to coincide with a pop-up in London.
2022
Poly resin
52 × 52 cm / 20 1/2 × 20 1/2 in
✔ Limited edition of 50
✔ Coming in its original packaging
✔ Mint condition
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2022
Hand painted bronze sculpture
16 × 21.6 × 13 cm / 16.3 x 8.3 x 5.1 in
✔ Limited edition of 50
✔ Coming with the artist COA
✔ Mint condition
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2020
Resin, 3D printed
25.4 x 14.2 x 9.6 cm / 10 x 5.6 x 3.8 in
✔ Limited edition of 20
✔ Coming with the artist COA
✔ Mint condition
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2020
Resin, 3D printed, with artist hand-painted details
25.4 x 14.2 x 9.6 cm / 10 x 5.6 x 3.8 in
✔ Limited edition of 10
✔ Coming with the artist COA
✔ Mint condition
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2019
4-color Hand-Pulled Screen Print on Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite
51 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in
✔ Limited edition of 50
✔ Signed and numbered
✔ Mint condition
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2019
5 colour screenprint on Somerset satin rag paper
40 x 40 cm / 15.7 x 15.7 in
✔ Limited edition of 55
✔ Signed and numbered
✔ Mint condition
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2021
13 layer silkscreen is printed on Somerset Tub Sized Satin 410gsm paper and finished with a gleaming platinum leaf embellishment.
65.00 × 49.00 cm | 25.6 × 19.3 in
✔ Limited edition of 50
✔ Coming with the artist COA
✔ Singed and Numbered, mint condition
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In Far From Home, LY explores themes of identity, belonging, and self-reflection through her beloved character, LUV. Set within a dreamlike monochrome landscape, the solitary figure appears suspended between familiarity and uncertainty, capturing the emotional experience of navigating new environments while remaining connected to one's inner self.