EXHIBITION INFO
group exhibition “faces”
4.May-2.June,2024 OPEN: 10:00 - 19:00CLOSED ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY
We are pleased to announce that In Bangkok, a group exhibition titled “faces” will be held featuring nine Japanese artists and four Thai artists, totaling 13 participants. This exhibition focuses on contemporary art with the theme of “faces”. “Faces” are universal and captivating motifs that many artists have expressed. They sometimes create impressions or images, serving as symbols and subjects for self-confrontation and introspection. The “faces” depicted by artists carry stories and messages within their unique expressions. Crossing nationalities and borders, the exhibition “faces” intersects individuality and culture through art. Experience the present state of contemporary art and feel the joy and inspiration of art through the diverse and energetic works on display.
cocoro nakaura
Born in Tokyo in 1998, he graduated from Tokyo Zokei University in 2021, and in 2023, he graduated from the Graduate School of Design, Tokyo Zokei University with a master's degree in fine arts from the same university. Solo exhibitions include "own influence" (GINZA SIX Artglorieux gallery of tokyo, 2022) and "solo spread" (light house gallery, Tokyo, 2022).
FRAGILE
Born in Kobe, Japan in 1993 and graduated from Tama Art University in 2019. In recent years, she has held solo exhibi- tions at MU Gallery (Toyko) and participated in national and international fairs. She creates "Fragile creatures" with balloon-shaped bodies on the theme of life and death.
Hiroki Niimi
His work, like Mertz's paintings, begins with "discarded images" as its source material. He attempts to collect, reconstruct, and sublimate into art images that have been intentionally created, used for specific purposes, and then discarded in manga, magazines, advertisements, and other media. In addition to solo exhibitions in Tokyo and Seoul, he has participated in fairs in Japan and abroad.
Masashi Ozawa
Painter, born in 1980. Graduated from Musashino Art Univer- sity, Department of Science of Design. He constructs his own unique paintings with women, flowers, plants, and musicians as his main motifs. He has collaborated with the music indus- try, apparel brands, and the food and beverage industry, among others.
Mariko Kitajima
Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University in 2014, majoring in painting, Faculty of Art and Design. I keep asking myself who I am. Her expressions are directed not only at herself, but also at the "self" that is awakened within the viewer. In 2014, She won the ZOKEI Award at the Tokyo Zokei University graduation exhibition "ZOKEI Exhibition" and in 2014, she won the Kuramoto Mitsuru Award at Art Award Tokyo Marunouchi 2014.
Kotao Tomozawa
Born in Bordeaux, France in 1999. In 2024, completed the master's program at Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Department of Oil Painting. Inspired by the experience of impulsively covering her face with slime, she paints unique portraits in which slime-like substances and organic motifs are intertwined. She has expanded the range of her activities by participating in solo exhibitions, fairs, and group exhibitions overseas.
Sablo Mikawa
Learned oil painting since elementary school. Influenced by early modern paintings, I use oil paintings to depict contem- porary things, emotions, and stories with expansive expres- sions and homages. Inspired by Western paintings, movies, music, manga, etc., he creates works by sampling what he sees and his emotions. He is expanding the range of his ac- tivities by holding solo exhibitions both domestically and internationally.
Soh Souen
Born in 1995 in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. In 2019, graduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Art, Depart- ment of Fine Arts, Western Painting Course. He explores the body and life. He has worked extensively in painting, installa- tion, and performance, and in 2024 his work was collected by the Fukuoka Art Museum.
T9G
An artist who focuses on soft vinyl works, sculptures, and paintings. While constantly reintroducing his signature char- acter Rangeas in new ways, he has created many characters throughout his career, many of which have gained immense popularity. While holding solo exhibitions mainly in Asia, he is also actively participating in group exhibitions and art fairs.
Benzilla
Benzilla was born in Bangkok, Thailand. He studied fine art and applied art at Bangkok University and is deeply inspired by pop culture movements, street art, mythology, and sci- ence fiction. Starting with the character LOOOK, an alien with three eyes, he combines painting, spray painting, and graphic art techniques to create captivating stories.
MIWD
MIWD is a Thai artist emerging from the Bangkok scene, known for his vibrant blend of Pop Surrealism and Street Art influences. After graduating from Chulalongkorn University and exploring acting for a period, MIWD embraced his artistic calling, adopting the motto: "Life is a canvas and I'm painting my happiness now." "MIWD reimagines past missteps into captivating narratives, brought to life through his exquisite artwork."
Nariss
PIANWIMUNGSA, MFA graduate from Silpakorn University, explores figurative painting and diverse practices like poetry, writing, and collaborations with street artists. Recognized for works featured in the 2003 film "February," she seamlessly transitions between mediums, including embroidery (awarded the 15th Silpa Bhirasri Creativity Grant in 2015). In 2019, residencies in Japan and France further enriched her artistic journey.
OHFUTON
Hathairat Charoenchaichana, the multi-talented artist and illustrator renowned for her trademark paintings of big-eyed female characters. Since 2020, Oh's oil paintings in "EYES ON YOU" explore the unsettling reality of constant surveillance. CCTV, social media, and even nature itself become watchful eyes in our hyper-monitored world. Her work questions how we navigate this intrusion and if authentic expression is even possible under the ever-present gaze.
