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Yayoi Kusama’s psychedelic art was at its best when taken in high doses
With dots that dizzied the viewer, the giddy sensory overload of seeing the grandest installations of her octopuses and giant pumpkins was hard to resist
TL;DR
- The author's initial reaction to Yayoi Kusama's art was critical, finding her dots static and predictable.
- Kusama's art has become ubiquitous, amplified by social media and her compelling life story.
- Large-scale installations and mirror rooms can create an enchanted, sublime, or overwhelmingly sensory experience.
- The author contrasts Kusama's work with artists like Pollock and Riley, suggesting Kusama's art is decorative and lacks the mind-bending complexity of theirs.
- The article suggests Kusama's art is best experienced in 'high doses' to overcome critical resistance and induce a dizzying effect.