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Harukaito by Island
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Tohru Matsushita
Tohru Matsushita applies chemical paints to cars and canvases, causing cracks to appear on their surface. Shunning traditional method of painting that use brushes, Matsushita strives to obtain accidental effects caused by this cracking - in other words, the erasure of his intention and ideas as an author, and the "painting" of the phenomenon that occurs as a result of his actions.
Influenced by traditional Japanese arts, such as the golden folding screens that demonstrate a respect for nature by shifting color as they absorb external light within them, and Ido bowls that change in appearance according to the liquid solutions they contain, Matsushita is also familiar with street art, drawing inspiration from contemporary street culture when he paints using spray cans and stencils.
[Image: "hoodies from the closet 2", 120x90cm, specially arranged paint on aluminium panel, 2010]
Influenced by traditional Japanese arts, such as the golden folding screens that demonstrate a respect for nature by shifting color as they absorb external light within them, and Ido bowls that change in appearance according to the liquid solutions they contain, Matsushita is also familiar with street art, drawing inspiration from contemporary street culture when he paints using spray cans and stencils.
[Image: "hoodies from the closet 2", 120x90cm, specially arranged paint on aluminium panel, 2010]
Schedule | May 21 (Sat) 2011-Jun 16 (Thu) 2011 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception May 21 (Sat) 2011 18:00 - 00:00 | ||
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| Fee | Free | ||
| Venue | Harukaito by Island http://islandjapan.com/  | ||
| Location | 2F Block House, 6-12-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 | ||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit 7 at Meiji-jingumae Station on the Chiyoda or Fukutoshin line, 10 minute walk from the Omotesando exit of JR Harajuku Station. | ||
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