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Showichi Kaneda “Our House”
Tokyo Gallery + BTAP
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Showichi Kaneda
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This will be the artist’s first solo exhibition in 11 years. Showichi Kaneda uses polyester resin in both his paintings and three-dimensional work in order to achieve the glossy colors that are characteristic of his work, and uses a variety of materials, including oil paints, varnish, acrylic lacquer, automotive paint, decal, and surfacer. For his iconic series “Human’s Own,” the motif of a Formula 1 racing car in the form of a shark makes reference to a shark’s nature, which is to die if they stop swimming, as an allegory for the nature of humanity that continuously seeks profit or gain. This exhibition includes three of the newest works from “Human’s Own” and “Plastic Construction,” a painting series the artist began in 2015.
“Plastic Construction” features two-dimensional works that use materials that, like plastic, are petroleum derivatives, such as oil paints, fiberglass, polyester resin, and stickers. The subject matter comprises everyday scenes such as the artist’s yard, convenience stores, the rooftop parking lot of a mall, and the Kyoto Jukan Expressway. By placing stickers here and there, it appears to imitate the way information and icons float around in our society.
The title of the exhibition, “Our House,” refers to a hit song by Madness, a UK ska band from the 1980s. Kaneda reflects on this song, which sings about working class life under the Thatcher administration in both a self-deprecating and optimistic way, in comparison to current social circumstances. This title reflects Kaneda’s artistic approach, which entails a return to suburban streets, documenting truths that have become neglected due to differences in social standing and circumstances among its inhabitants.
This will be the artist’s first solo exhibition in 11 years. Showichi Kaneda uses polyester resin in both his paintings and three-dimensional work in order to achieve the glossy colors that are characteristic of his work, and uses a variety of materials, including oil paints, varnish, acrylic lacquer, automotive paint, decal, and surfacer. For his iconic series “Human’s Own,” the motif of a Formula 1 racing car in the form of a shark makes reference to a shark’s nature, which is to die if they stop swimming, as an allegory for the nature of humanity that continuously seeks profit or gain. This exhibition includes three of the newest works from “Human’s Own” and “Plastic Construction,” a painting series the artist began in 2015.
“Plastic Construction” features two-dimensional works that use materials that, like plastic, are petroleum derivatives, such as oil paints, fiberglass, polyester resin, and stickers. The subject matter comprises everyday scenes such as the artist’s yard, convenience stores, the rooftop parking lot of a mall, and the Kyoto Jukan Expressway. By placing stickers here and there, it appears to imitate the way information and icons float around in our society.
The title of the exhibition, “Our House,” refers to a hit song by Madness, a UK ska band from the 1980s. Kaneda reflects on this song, which sings about working class life under the Thatcher administration in both a self-deprecating and optimistic way, in comparison to current social circumstances. This title reflects Kaneda’s artistic approach, which entails a return to suburban streets, documenting truths that have become neglected due to differences in social standing and circumstances among its inhabitants.
Schedule | Jun 12 (Sat) 2021-Jul 17 (Sat) 2021 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://www.tokyo-gallery.com/en/exhibitions/3231.html | ||||
| Venue | Tokyo Gallery + BTAP http://www.tokyo-gallery.com/ | ||||
| Location | 7F, 8-10-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 | ||||
| Access | 4 minute walk from the Ginza exit of JR Shimbashi Station. 5 minute walk from exit A3 at Ginza Station on the Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi lines. 5 minute walk from exit 5 at Shiodome Station on the Toei Oedo or Yurikamome line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3571-1808 | ||||
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