Calypso - PAB - Portrait of a Dark Samurai

ANKA unveils a new artistic collaboration with PAB, a rising star in digital pop art. Inspired by Japanese culture and the contemporary geek universe, this watch features an original artwork by the artist on its dial: Portrait of a Dark Samurai .

About the work

Created specifically for the collaboration with Anka, the artwork by artist Pab for the watch dial is titled "Portrait of a Dark Samurai." This digital painting depicts a dark samurai at the foot of a cherry blossom tree. The artist's technique is well represented, as it involves applying layers of digitally applied paint, creating a sense of relief and depth.

About the artist

Born in 1990 in the south of France, PAB is an emerging Pop artist. Finding his inspiration in the intricacies of popular culture, plunging headfirst into the multiple universes of pop and geek culture, he is now known for his innovative creations in the art world.

His passion for contemporary icons such as Star Wars, Marvel, and Warhammer 40,000 is reflected boldly and energetically in each of his creations.

Originally from Cannes, a city where visual art and culture blend harmoniously, he expressed his creativity from a very young age through photography and digital design.

A self-taught artist, PAB learned digital art through forums, tutorials, and experimentation. He then embarked on an artistic exploration that led him to discover the infinite possibilities offered by digital tools.

Armed with a graphics tablet, a stylus and an indomitable passion for art, he is learning digital creation through several innovative techniques.
Pab's creative process focuses on applying multiple layers of digital paint, carefully layered, to create unique depth and texture.

The artist uses numerous cutting-edge tools and software to simulate the flatness of digital paint. The final result is a fusion of traditional art and the infinite possibilities offered by the digital world.

Each PAB work is the result of meticulous and passionate work, where technology is put at the service of creativity to produce pieces of striking beauty.

Through his art, PAB invites the viewer to explore the deepest corners of their imagination, to rediscover the magic of the universes that marked their childhood and to celebrate the richness of popular culture.

FEATURES :

Materials: Rubber

Movement: Miyota Quartz

Casing: Rubber

Dial: Illustrated in fine print

Needles: With blue Super-LumiNova

Diameter: 39mm

Thickness: 9.5mm

Lug width: 15 mm

Glass: Mineral

Waterproof rating: 10 bar (100 m)

Strap: Interchangeable rubber

Warranty: 2 years