Fuyuko Matsui "Narcissus"
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At Gallery Naruyama
Media: Painting
Since her debut in 2005, Fuyuko Matsui has gained much attention, during which she has graduated from Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music as the first female to receive a doctoral degree in Japanese painting (the first male being Takashi Murakami).
As the theme of this exhibition, Matsui has chosen the Greek mythology " Narcissus", the origin of the word "Narcissism". This Greek myth symbolizes self-love, and can psychologically be considered a type of personality disorder, sometimes even close to
insanity. As the product of careful self-examination, Matsui's new works have achieved a level on which traditional techniques are combined with modern theories to produce an entirely new form of Japanese painting.
Schedule
From 2007-12-15 To 2008-02-23
Artist(s)
Website
http://www.gallery-naruyama.com/ (venue's website)
Fee
Free
Venue Hours
From 13:00 To 19:00
Closed on Sundays, Holidays
Note:Visits outside of exhibition periods require appointments
Address
#205, Matsuoka Kudan Bldg., 2-2-8 Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074
Phone: 03-3264-4871 Fax: 03-3264-4871
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Reviews
Tilting the balance back to darkness
By Donald Eubank
Japan Times Staff writer
"Takashi Murakami, otaku (obsessive enthusiasts), manga . . . we know about the subcultures of Japan, but we don't know about real nihonga," says Fuyuko Matsui at a recent interview at Naruyama. "I feel that Japanese culture is more than these subcultures; it can be scary and cruel ... "
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Venue: Gallery Naruyama
Schedule: From 2007-12-15 To 2008-02-23
Address: #205, Matsuoka Kudan Bldg., 2-2-8 Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074
Phone: 03-3264-4871 Fax: 03-3264-4871
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