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Mariko Mori
Esoteric Cosmos1996-1998

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Color photograph of a surreal desert landscape in deep reds and violets, with a large transparent bubble-like structure floating above the terrain, enclosing nested forms and a small human figure, with wind turbines lining the distant horizon
Color photograph, digitally composited desert canyon scene with a dry sandy path flanked by rocky cliffs. Four costumed figures in Southeast Asian-style dress stand amid orange flames at left and right. At center, a multi-armed deity figure in meditation pose sits within a circular rainbow halo against the rocky hillside.
Digital composite photograph set in a cave with stalactites and still reflective water. Multiple figures with pale blue hair and white or gray clothing are distributed throughout the scene. A large translucent pod or vessel containing aquatic imagery floats at center. Water ripple effect at lower left.
Digital or photographic composite in pink and peach tones; a robed, crowned celestial figure floats at center over a reflective shallow water landscape, surrounded by small cartoon-like creatures in blue, green, and pink seated on turquoise clouds; an orange lotus blossom rests on rocky ground in the foreground.
Artist or Maker
Mariko Mori
Title
Esoteric Cosmos
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
1996-1998
Medium
Glass with photo interlayer
Dimensions
.1-.4) Overall: 120 x 240 x 7/8 in. each (304.8 x 609.6 x 2.22 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of William J. Bell in honor of the museum's 40th anniversary
Accession Number
M.2005.136.1-.4
Classification
Collages
Collecting Area
Contemporary Art
Selected Bibliography

  • "2005-2006 Selected Acquisitions." LACMA Insider 4, no.1 (2006): 4-7.

Copyright
© Mariko Mori/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York