Shozo Shimamoto : Gutai Performance Recreated in Italy

A recreation of a Gutai performance by Shozu Shimamoto. He creates a painting by throwing bottles of paint. Gutai art from Japan was highly influenced by the works of Jackson Pollack. Paintings are considered the result or remnant of the performance that entails the artist coming into contact with the medium or materials used.

 Another member of the Gutai group was female artist Atsuko Tanaka who created and wore a dress made entirely of hand painted light bulbs. She risked electrocution every time she wore it.