The artwork, titled “Hino Moto no Keko,” was created by the artist Tadanori Yokoo in 1997. It belongs to the Pop Art movement and falls within the genre of posters.
The artwork features a vibrant and eclectic composition centered around traditional Japanese motifs. Dominated by vivid red and white rays emanating from the bottom, the central focus is a “maneki-neko” or beckoning cat, symbolizing good fortune. Above the maneki-neko is a torii gate with the words “LUCKY GOD” inscribed on it. Black silhouettes of cats and traditional Japanese characters further accentuate the piece, while additional imagery and Japanese text provide a rich tapestry of cultural elements, blending traditional and modern aesthetic sensibilities.
