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Mugi Nakajima “WM new works”
Gallery Out of Place Tokio
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Mugi Nakajima
Until recently, Mugi Nakajima has worked with the concept of “contradiction,” often presenting two completely differently textured abstract paintings next to one another. In his newest “WM” works, Nakajima extends the scope of this notion in what may be considered as a series that comes full circle. The title, “WM,” can be read in Japanese as “umu,” meaning presence or absence. Perhaps then, his latest theme can be viewed as the notion of antinomy, a paradox.
At first glance, the painted surface entitled “W,” comprised of vertical vectors and countless microscopic particles, and the simple surface of “M,” constituted by a giant drop of paint dripped horizontally, are placed side by side as two seemingly different types of paintings. The two works, however, can be viewed as encompassing the same matter. This is to say, in the number of particles and their differing sizes, or the way gravity plays a part in making varying paint strokes, both pieces are undoubtedly composed of drops of paint. In this way, “WM” suggests that our entire world is nothing more than the endless, oscillating universe held within one sphere.
At first glance, the painted surface entitled “W,” comprised of vertical vectors and countless microscopic particles, and the simple surface of “M,” constituted by a giant drop of paint dripped horizontally, are placed side by side as two seemingly different types of paintings. The two works, however, can be viewed as encompassing the same matter. This is to say, in the number of particles and their differing sizes, or the way gravity plays a part in making varying paint strokes, both pieces are undoubtedly composed of drops of paint. In this way, “WM” suggests that our entire world is nothing more than the endless, oscillating universe held within one sphere.
Schedule | Feb 24 (Fri) 2017-Mar 26 (Sun) 2017 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception Feb 25 (Sat) 2017 16:00 - 20:00 Artist will be present. Free admission. | ||||
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Gallery Out of Place Tokio http://www.outofplace.jp/english/  | ||||
| Location | Room207 3331 Arts Chiyoda, 6-11-14 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit 4 at Suehirocho Station on the Ginza line, 3 minute walk from exit 6 at Yushima Station on the Chiyoda line, 11 minute walk from the Electric Town exit of JR Akihabara Station. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6803-0248 | ||||
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