Lemon Squash (I), made in 1992, is a classic vegetable motif work by Yayoi Kusama. The compact squash shape occupies the centre of the composition, segmented by soft curved ridges and covered with orderly black polka dots. Kusama pairs the yellow squash form with her characteristic infinity net patterns in black across the background. Naturalistic shading and sculptural depth are abandoned entirely. The composition relies on repetitive graphic patterns, exploring the hypnotic visual effect that defines her iconic style.
Two-Colour Lithograph Aesthetic
This lithograph uses a restrained palette of yellow and black only. Colours lie flat on the paper surface with clean, distinct edges, without soft gradients or blended shadows. The texture of lithography delivers steady, consistent linework and dot shapes. The contrast between bright yellow and solid black gives the small-format piece immediate visual punch, while retaining the quiet, meditative quality of Kusama’s nature-inspired graphic prints.
Hand-Painted Interpretation Focus
This hand-painted interpretation is not one of the original limited lithographs from the edition of 50. Our painters match the warm yellow tone, uniform dot scale and continuous woven infinity-net lines. We preserve the flat graphic quality of lithography and avoid adding painterly shading, highlights or blurred transitions that would alter the original print character. Minor natural variations in dot placement come from hand painting and separate this piece from mechanical reproductions.
Display Suggestions
This small, striking graphic work is perfect for gallery grid walls, narrow wall spaces, study nooks and Japandi-style interiors. Off-white, cream or light grey neutral walls keep focus on the yellow-and-black motif. Soft even ambient lighting works best; harsh spotlights may cast glare and obscure the delicate fine lines of the net pattern. Measure your wall carefully before selecting your display size. (Word count: 371)
Key Details
- Hand-painted reproduction, not the original limited-edition artwork
- Artist: Yayoi Kusama
- Artwork: Lemon Squash (I)
- Year: 1992
- Original medium: Lithograph in yellow and black on paper
- Original dimensions: 44.5 × 31.8 cm (17 1/2 × 12 1/2 in)
- Original edition: Edition of 50
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