Chapeau (II), completed in 2000, is a charming figurative graphic work by Yayoi Kusama. A stylised hat sits at the centre of the composition, its surface covered with orderly polka dots. The surrounding space is filled with her signature tangled infinity-net linework. Realistic texture, natural shadows and three-dimensional sculptural form are completely abandoned. The design forms a mesmerising graphic field built by repeating circular dots and interlaced linear nets, showing Kusama’s whimsical take on everyday objects.
Silkscreen & Lame Foil Characteristics
This colour silkscreen is printed on archival BFK Rives fine art paper and integrated with lame metallic foil elements. The flat colour blocks of silkscreen deliver crisp, clean edges without soft gradients or blended shadows. The lame accents bring subtle shimmer and reflective highlights to selected areas, adding a luxurious decorative layer unique to this edition. It is a special variant among Kusama’s silkscreen works, combining classic dot language with delicate metallic embellishment.
Hand-Painted Interpretation Focus
This hand-painted interpretation is not the original silkscreen with lame foil on BFK Rives paper. Our painters faithfully recreate the hat silhouette, consistent dot scale and continuous infinity-net lines. We replicate the layout and colour palette of the original, and simulate the decorative luminous effect of the lame accents. We retain the flat graphic quality of silkscreen printing and avoid over-modelling with shadows and volume. Minor subtle variations in dot placement naturally appear in hand-painted work and distinguish it from machine prints.
Display Suggestions
This decorative graphic artwork works wonderfully for contemporary, Japandi, pop-art and gallery-grid interiors. Off-white, cream or light grey neutral walls help the dotted hat motif and shimmering accents stand out. Soft diffused ambient lighting is recommended; gentle light can best bring out the subtle shine of the lame details, while harsh spotlights may create glare and obscure fine net lines. Confirm your wall measurements before selecting your final display size. (Word count: 385)
Key Details
- Hand-painted reproduction, not the original silkscreen artwork
- Artist: Yayoi Kusama
- Artwork: Chapeau (II)
- Year: 2000
- Original medium: Silkscreen in colors with lame on BFK Rives paper
- Original dimensions: 50.8 × 66 cm (20 × 26 in)










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