Yayoi Kusama’s art turns repetition, colour and obsessive pattern into an immediately recognizable visual universe. In this original mixed-media portrait, I approach her public image through exposed lines, layered marks and deliberate distortion rather than imitating the polished surfaces of her installations. The face becomes another field of repetition and psychological tension, connecting personal vulnerability with monumental artistic presence. Created in Istanbul, the work belongs to
Physical print available on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1751322629/my ongoing portrait series of artists, writers, musicians and filmmakers who transformed contemporary visual culture. Original Yayoi Kusama portrait illustration by İlker Ortaç, an Istanbul-based writer, illustrator and visual artist.