Kusama: Polka Dot Queen

(Hardback)

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The only method I have found that relieves my illness is to keep creating art. I followed the thread of art and somehow discovered a path that would allow me to live.

From her days in 1960s New York as a proponent of free love and peace to her current position as internationally recognised Queen of Polka Dots and creator of infinity, Yayoi Kusamas life is an extraordinary story of triumph over struggle through art. This graphic novel vividly portrays Kusamas unusual youth and family troubles, her discovery of a new style of painting, her struggles with mental illness, and her rise to international art stardom.

For those seeking an introduction to this incredible artist or searching for a fresh take on her story this is Yayoi Kusamas life as youve never seen it before.

Author Bio

Simon Elliott is a criminal barrister, art obsessive and stand-up comedian. Inspired by Hockneys message in 2021 that spring cannot be cancelled, Simon put his lockdown to good use by engrossing himself in all things Hockney, learning how to paint on an iPad, and creating his first graphic novel Hockney: A Graphic Life (Frances Lincoln, 2023), which was published with Mr Hockneys blessing. His other works include Vincent: A Graphic Biography (August 2024), and Kusama: Polka Dot Queen (SelfMadeHero, 2025).