Yuki Matsueda – “3 of Hearts” (Miniature Wall Sculpture)

Medium: Mixed Media (Acrylic, Resin, Framed Assemblage)
Style: Conceptual Pop Art / 3D Intervention
Framed Dimensions: Approx. 18 × 13 × 7 cm (varies slightly by edition)
Year: [Specify year if known, e.g., 2023]
Edition: Limited or unique (subject to verification)

Description

Yuki Matsueda’s “3 of Hearts” is a playful and emotive miniature wall sculpture, continuing his iconic exploration of dimensional disruption in everyday symbols. Encased in a vintage-style ornate golden frame, the traditional playing card seems to melt or distort under pressure—its central heart literally breaking free from the flat surface in the form of a glossy, sculpted red heart that emerges from the card’s body.

This compact piece combines nostalgia with conceptual depth, transforming the familiar imagery of a playing card into a commentary on emotion, chance, and narrative. The use of resin and vacuum-formed acrylic allows for the illusion of fluid motion, freezing a surreal moment where two-dimensional symbolism gains sculptural life.

Artistic Context

• Artist: Yuki Matsueda is renowned for pushing traditional print and iconography into the third dimension. His work often reinterprets cultural symbols, blending graphic design, sculpture, and conceptual commentary.

• Technique: High-pressure vacuum-formed acrylic overlay with custom inserts; gold-toned wooden frame; hand-finished details.

Notable Themes

• Liberation from constraint

• Playfulness and surrealism

• Emotional symbolism of hearts and cards

• Aesthetic tension between vintage and contemporary forms

Care Instructions

• Keep in a dry, dust-free environment

• Wipe acrylic and frame with a dry, non-abrasive cloth

• Do not expose to direct UV light or chemical cleaners