Otani Workshop – Pooh

This limited edition art print is titled “Pooh” by Otani Workshop. It is an archival pigment print with silkscreen. The image size measures 10.2 inches by 7.5 inches (258 × 191 mm), and the sheet size is 12.7 inches by 10 inches (322 × 255 mm). Released in 2022, this print is part of an edition of 50, with each piece signed and numbered by the artist. Edition numbers may vary from those shown in photos.

This work tells the story of Otani’s childhood pet dog, Pooh. “The dog in this picture is called Pooh. This is a mixed breed that I had when I was in elementary school. The place where Pooh was was also on the hill behind the house where I lived at the time, and we always ran around and played together. The smell of green and earth, the black face and cute eyes looking at me. I drew this picture based on my memory.”

The artwork reflects Otani’s exploration of painting as an expressive form that bridges his background in three-dimensional art with the evocative power of memory. This piece captures a cherished moment and stands as one of his most successful early works.