Pandasan’s Flower Power Alabaster Symphony

Pandasan's Flower Power Alabaster Symphony reveals Hiro Ando’s ability to transform his iconic Pandasan figure into a luminous sculptural meditation on harmony, nature, and contemporary Japanese Neo-Pop aesthetics. Standing 100 cm tall, this monumental sculpture is crafted from carved stainless steel, painted and varnished in a refined alabaster white finish that reinforces its sense of purity and serenity. Unlike traditional solid volumes, the sculpture is entirely composed of countless floral cut-outs, creating an intricate openwork structure that allows light to circulate freely through the piece. The result is a delicate balance between monumentality and weightlessness, presence and transparency.

Within the series Petal Whispers: Harmony in Pandasan’s Flower Power, Ando explores the symbolic relationship between nature, collective harmony, and emotional resilience. Each flower-shaped opening functions as an individual element contributing to a larger unified form, echoing the interconnectedness of living systems. The white monochrome palette evokes calm, contemplation, and timeless elegance while emphasizing the sophistication of the sculpture’s craftsmanship. As light passes through the floral lattice, subtle shadows animate surrounding space, transforming the work into a constantly evolving visual experience.

Founder of StudioCrazynoodles and one of the leading figures of contemporary Japanese Neo-Pop, Hiro Ando merges popular culture, traditional symbolism, and advanced sculptural techniques into a distinctive artistic language. Here, Pandasan evolves beyond its playful origins to become a contemporary guardian figure embodying balance, optimism, and renewal. The contrast between the panda’s familiar silhouette and the complexity of the floral architecture creates a compelling dialogue between innocence and sophistication.

The sculpture invites viewers to move around it, discovering new patterns, rhythms, and visual relationships from every angle. Its open structure softens the monumentality of the form while amplifying its interaction with light and environment. Floral repetition becomes both decorative motif and philosophical statement, suggesting growth, unity, and continuity. Through this work, Ando demonstrates how contemporary sculpture can simultaneously communicate joy, technical mastery, and symbolic depth.

For collectors, Pandasan's Flower Power Alabaster Symphony represents a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-scale work from one of Japan’s most recognizable Neo-Pop artists. Combining refined craftsmanship, strong visual identity, and poetic resonance, the sculpture stands as an emblematic expression of Hiro Ando’s ongoing exploration of harmony between nature, contemporary culture, and sculptural innovation.

Pandasan’s Flower Power Alabaster Symphony, 2015

Materials Stainless Steel Carved Painted & Varnished

Size 39 2/5 × 35 2/5 × 35 2/5 in | 100 × 90 × 90 cm

Rarity Limited edition

Medium Sculpture

Condition Preserved in pristine StudioCrazynoodles condition

Signature Signed, dated and numbered engraved into the base StudioCrazynoodles production StudioCrazynoodles — Artistic label founded by Hiro Ando

Certificate of authenticity Included (issued by authorized authenticating body)

Frame Not included

Series Petal Whispers : Harmony in Pandasan's Flower Power

Manufacturer Designed by the artist and produced by StudioCrazynoodles, the artistic label founded by Hiro Ando.

Image rights Official visual property of StudioCrazynoodles