Yayoi Kusama – My Nerves That Committed Suicide (Silver)
My Nerves That Committed Suicide (Silver), 1999
Painted clay sculpture
2.4 × 2 × 1.6 in | 6 × 5 × 4 cm
Description
Yayoi Kusama’s My Nerves That Committed Suicide (Silver) (1999) is a miniature hand-painted clay sculpture that channels her signature psychological intensity into a tactile, organic form. With its undulating surface and reflective silver finish, the piece evokes the inner turmoil and obsessive repetition central to Kusama’s lifelong practice. Despite its small scale, it radiates emotional force—both intimate and unsettling.
Materials
Painted clay
Size
2.4 × 2 × 1.6 in, 6 × 5 × 4 cm
Rarity
Limited edition (unknown)
Medium
Sculpture
Signature
Signed on the underside
