A Pumpkin YB-A, completed in 2004, is a representative pumpkin work by Yayoi Kusama. The rounded pumpkin sits at the centre of the frame, segmented by gentle curved ribs and covered with orderly polka dots. Kusama surrounds the pumpkin form with her signature infinity-net patterns. Naturalistic shading and three-dimensional sculptural treatment are omitted. The composition relies entirely on repeating graphic motifs, the core visual language behind Kusama’s meditative exploration of infinity.
Vibrant Flat Screenprint Hues
This colour screenprint is printed on textured Velin d’Arches paper, known for its fine art quality. The colours are laid down in solid, unmodulated blocks with crisp clean edges. There are no soft gradients or blended shadows. The visual energy comes from the bold contrast between the pumpkin, polka dots and interwoven background net lines. The flat graphic quality is characteristic of Kusama’s screenprint series, prioritising hypnotic pattern over realistic representation.
Hand-Painted Interpretation Focus
This hand-painted interpretation is not one of the original limited screenprints from the edition of 120 on Velin d’Arches paper. Our painters match the original colour palette, consistent dot size and continuous infinity-net linework. We retain the flat printed aesthetic and avoid adding painterly shading, highlights or blurred transitions that would compromise the screenprint graphic style. Minor natural variations in dot placement are inherent to hand-painted work and differentiate it from mechanical prints.
Display Suggestions
This compact graphic artwork fits beautifully into curated gallery grid walls, Japandi, contemporary and pop-art styled interiors. Off-white, cream or light grey neutral walls help the colourful pumpkin motif stand out without visual conflict. Gentle, even ambient lighting is recommended; harsh spotlights can create glare and obscure the delicate fine lines of the infinity net. Measure your wall space before selecting your display size. (Word count: 377)
Key Details
- Hand-painted reproduction, not the original limited-edition artwork
- Artist: Yayoi Kusama
- Artwork: A Pumpkin YB-A
- Year: 2004
- Original medium: Screenprint in colors on Velin d’Arches paper
- Original dimensions: 33 × 38.1 cm (13 × 15 in)
- Original edition: Edition of 120










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