JOOPITER, the auction house of Pharell Williams, is hosting an online auction of the art and archive of G-Dragon, the world-renowned K-pop megastar, fashion icon and artist. Titled “Nothing but a ‘G’ Thang: The Art & Archive of G-Dragon,” bidding is on now and open until September 10.
“G-Dragon is in this space where he’s shedding his old skin—letting go of what he doesn’t need any more and embracing something new… The dragon gets to see new skin, new wings, and now, G-Dragon is about to fly higher than ever. It’s a beautiful thing to witness, and I’m excited for JOOPITER to be a part of it,” says Williams.
The sale is a celebration of G-Dragon’s legacy as a cultural trailblazer and provides a first-time look at his personal artwork and custom fashion designs as well as his collection of contemporary art, design and memorabilia from across his career. Spanning 51 lots, items include a pair of Off-White x Nike Air Jordan 1s, a Peaceminusone leather jacket and Chanel belt all customized by G-Dragon.
To launch the exciting collaboration, a party was held at Paradise City, a luxury resort complex in Incheon, as well as a public exhibition on 02 September. Additionally, the auction preview will be on display at Daelim Museum in Seoul from 05 to 07 September.
Here, LARRY’S LIST presents a selection of highlights from the sale:
Lot 2 – Leather jacket customized by G-Dragon
Sleeve length: 23 inches (58.4 cm) Shoulder width: 19 inches (48.2 cm) Full length: 29 1/2 inches (75 cm)
Estimate
US$8,000 – $10,000
G-Dragon customized this leather PEACEMINUSONE jacket sample with the use of paint and collage. Using a LIFE magazine cover featuring himself, he glued and stamped in a collage manner to create both a fashion item and piece of art. A cut out at the back of the neck exposes patches, reading PEACEMINUSONE. An exaggerated safety pin with clock charm detail is on the back. “”Uber Mensch”” written across back in paint.
Lot 23 – Dali’s Face, 2019
Acrylic and collage on canvas
19 x 22 inches (48.5 x 56 cm)
Estimate
US$10,000 – $15,000
A portrait of Salvador Dali painted by G-Dragon. Titled, dated and signed on the reverse.
Lot 47 – Limb-Lock (Urban Bourbon)
Silkscreen ink and acrylic on enamelled aluminium
48-3/4″ × 120-3/4″ (123.8 cm × 306.7 cm)
Private Sale
Price available upon request
Created by American painter and graphic artist Robert Rauschenberg, his work pre-dated the early pop art movement, which we see much influence of in G-Dragon’s own artwork.
Lot 46 – Untitled: G-Dragon, A Space of No Name, 2015
Color prints, mixed material
176 x 105 x 380 cm
Private Sale
Price available upon request
Exhibited at the V&A Museum in London and PEACEMINUSONE store in Seoul, this work has been part of various exhibitions around the world. This statue, which is both powerful in presentation and meaning, represents the story of Lucifer and the archangel from G-Dragon’s neck tattoo. The sculpture embodies both the angelic and demonic elements which exist within G-Dragon’s one being.
Lot 26 – Coup D’Etat Painting 1, 2, & 3, 2013
#1: Latex on wooden panel
Framed: 12 x 9 3/4 inches (30.4 x 24.8 cm) Image: 9 1/4 x 7 inches (23.5 x 17.8 cm)
#2: Latex on wooden panel
Framed: 12 x 9 3/4 inches (30.4 x 24.8 cm) Image: 9 1/4 x 7 inches (23.5 x 17.8 cm)
#3: Latex on wooden panel
Framed: 8 3/4 x 7 3/8 inches (22.5 x 18.7 cm) Image: 6 x 4 3/8 inches (15.2 x 11cm)
Estimate
US$15,000 – $20,000
G-Dragon commissioned these three original works from OWVBICS for his Coup D’Etat album cover, his first time commissioning a custom work for one of his albums. The Coup D’Etat album features the masked image divided into three parts, all parts represented in the album.
JOE COLOMBO X COMFORT FRATELLI LONGHI
Lot 35 – Elda Chair, 1960s
36 x 37 1/2 x 37 1/2 inches (91.4 x 95.2 x 95.2 cm)
Estimate
US$15,000 – $20,000
Designed in 1963, and made for Italian brand Longhi, Joe Colombo achieved a marriage between American and Scandinavian furniture design of the 1950s and the classics of the 1930s, mixing futurism and functionalism. The chair has a rotating white circular base, with pink patent leather padded cushions. An important industrial designer, Joe Colombo was most closely associated with space age design, resulting in a chair that is both modern and functional.
Lot 1 – Fanny Pack Customized by G-Dragon, SS2019
Lambskin
Bag width: 21 1/2 inches (54.6 cm) Height: 9 inches (22.8 cm)
Estimate
US$15,000 – $20,000
From the Chanel x Pharrell Williams SS 2019 collection, this teal lambskin fanny pack was hand painted by G-Dragon, and first worn at the Para-noise pop-up in Hannam-dong.
Find out more: Nothing but a ‘G’ Thang: The Art & Archive of G-Dragon, auction until September 10
