Guitar Girl, 2003

Guitar Girl, 2010, is a lithograph in colors on Japan paper laid to Arches wove paper from an edition of 75. This work showcases Nara's characteristic style featuring one of his iconic childlike figures, this time depicted with a guitar. The print demonstrates the artist's skillful balance of innocence and rebellion through his distinctive large-headed character with expressive features.

The print was produced in a limited edition of 75, with each print personally signed, dated, and numbered in pencil by the artist. The use of Japan paper laid to Arches wove paper provides a distinctive surface quality that enhances the visual impact of Nara's imagery.

This print is representative of Nara's influential body of work that bridges contemporary art with elements of Japanese pop culture, punk rock aesthetics, and manga influences. Rising to international prominence in the 1990s, Nara is known for his deceptively simple style that contrasts childlike innocence with complex emotional undertones of alienation, rebellion, and melancholy. His work resonates with audiences worldwide through its accessibility and emotional depth, and has established him as one of Japan's most recognized contemporary artists. Nara's prints are highly sought after by collectors for their distinctive style and limited availability.