Takeshi Masada "New paintings"
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At Wako Works of Art
Media: Painting, Art Party
Wako Works of Art presents the long-awaited first solo exhibition of new works by Takeshi Masada. First exhibited in a group show at Wako Works of Art in 2004, this will be the artist's first solo exhibition at the gallery.
Born 1977 in Osaka, Takeshi Masada graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts with an MA in Fine Art in 2003. Masada was one of the artists selected for the first installment of Wako Works of Art's "from/to" program; the artist has since received attention through participation in other group shows and various forms of media coverage.
In the past, Masada worked with a stain technique using acrylic on cotton sheets, later followed by a series called "Smooth Painting" using vinyl sheets. Today, he paints predominantly in oil on canvas. His subjects, ranging from everyday objects to movie stills to tribal themes, are seemingly random, but have been deliberated. With his distinctive use of bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and meticulously thought out selection of eclectic subjects, Masada elaborates on his personal relationship with the act of painting.
This exhibition will feature the artist's new oil paintings and watercolor drawings.
Opening Reception: September 15th (Sat) 18:00-20:00
[Image: Takeshi Masada / Courtesy of Wako Works of Art]
Schedule
From 2007-09-15 To 2007-10-13
Artist(s)
Website
http://www.wako-art.jp/top_en.php (venue's website)
Fee
Free
Venue Hours
From 11:00 To 19:00
Closed on Mondays, Sundays, Holidays
Access
5 minutes walk from the East exit of Hatsudai Station on Keio New Line.
Address
3-18-2-101/103, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
Phone: 03-3373-2860 Fax: 03-3373-2812
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By Donald Eubank
Japan Times Staff Writer
... his sources are also easily identifiable — that's a zombie, that's Big Foot, that's an aboriginal — making the paintings a little kitschy. If he hides his source material deeper, then he'll have even stronger works ...
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Takeshi Masada "New paintings"</a>
Venue: Wako Works of Art
Schedule: From 2007-09-15 To 2007-10-13
Address: 3-18-2-101/103, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
Phone: 03-3373-2860 Fax: 03-3373-2812
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