今井俊滿

東京，Mallet拍賣，2013年2月22日，拍品編號170
現藏者購自上述拍賣

This work is in very good condition overall. There is minor undulation throughout the composition. The sheet is affixed to the backing board throughout the verso. There is a minor crease in the lower right quadrant 8cm from the bottom edge, visible upon close inspection. Framed under Plexiglas.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

不定形日本藝術家今井俊滿與堂本尚郎，為具體派與不定形藝術倡導者米榭·塔皮耶之間的互動扮演了重要角色。他們於五十年代移居巴黎，不但是定居海外生活工作的日本藝術家，兩人更是不折不扣的不定形藝術家。

今井俊滿生於一九二八年，比堂本早兩年於一九五三年動身前往巴黎。今井在山姆·弗朗西斯介紹下與塔皮耶成為好友，由此逐步發展成不定形藝術運動的一員，是為當時日本藝術家第一人，對不定形藝術的海外傳播起到了重要作用。比如今井曾經負責為一九五六年日本舉行的「不定形藝術」展覽挑選展出作品，還組織塔皮耶、山姆·弗朗西斯與喬治·馬修到自己的家鄉日本作客。具體派能夠得以與歐洲的相關藝術運動交流互動，今井居功至偉。《旭日初升》於一九六七年創作而成，藝術家在畫布潑濺厚塗顏料，彷彿藤蔓蜿蜒，捕捉光線。紅色與金色佔據畫布，令人聯想到熊熊烈火，猶如火山爆發，開闢原始世界。