James Yamada
“I am now a dolphin” Naples 13 December 2007/31 January 2008
![](http://raucciesantamaria.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/047JY-p-07.jpg "047JY-p-07: James Yamada: "Daydream Nation" 2007 - enamel and modified motion detectors on vintage MariMekko bed sheet glued to aluminum – 152,5x213,5 cm C.sy Raucci/Santamaria Gallery, Naples - Photo: Enzo Velo, Naples.")
![](http://raucciesantamaria.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/046JY-p-07.jpg "046JY-p-07: James Yamada: "Black Eyed Sun" 2007 - enamel on acrylic mounted in anodized aluminum frame – 128,5x177,5 cm - C.sy Raucci/Santamaria Gallery, Naples - Photo: Enzo Velo, Naples.")
![](http://raucciesantamaria.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/039JY-ph-07.jpg "039JY 07: James Yamada: "Storm" 2007 - archival inkjet print on 300 lb. 100% cotton rag 137,5x104 cm - C.sy Raucci/Santamaria Gallery, Naples")
![](http://raucciesantamaria.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/045JY-ph-07.jpg "045JY-ph-07: James Yamada: "I Am Now a Dolphin" 2007 - enamel, holographic glitter, straight pins, and t-shirt, on aluminum – work of two parts, 152,5x101,5 cm (each one) – 152,5x203 cm C.sy Raucci/Santamaria Gallery, Naples - Photo: Enzo Velo, Naples.")
![](http://raucciesantamaria.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/045JY-p-07.jpg "045JY-p-07: James Yamada: "I Am Now a Dolphin" 2007 - enamel, holographic glitter, straight pins, and t-shirt, on aluminum – work of two parts, 152,5x101,5 cm (each one) – 152,5x203 cm C.sy Raucci/Santamaria Gallery, Naples - Photo: Enzo Velo, Naples.")
James Yamada’s work has always mirrored the relationship between the individual, nature and technology, and the often violent consequences that may derive. The speed and the intrusiveness in which modern technology spreads information is radically modifying our way of relating to the world, confirming the theory of Marshall McLuhan according to which, the message identifies with the medium....
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