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An exhibition of marvellous new paintings by Dutch artist Chris Berens. In his first solo exhibition in Japan in seven and a half years, he invites the viewer into a subtle and profound alien world, where light and shadow intersect.
Megumi Ogita Gallery is pleased to present “The Great Below”, a solo exhibition by Chris Berens. In 1999, Berens completed his illustration studies at the Academy of Art & Design in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. He shot to fame in 2005 with his first major solo exhibition at Jaski Gallery in Amsterdam and has since exhibited worldwide, including at Megumi Ogita Gallery in Tokyo (2013, 2016), New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and Singapore. He has also designed the cover of Blondie’s album “Panic of Girls”, released in 2011.
Berens paints details in fine brush and ink on small pieces of paper, then attaches another piece of paper and paints over and over again, which causes him to suffer from tendonitis, and yet he is elaborately able to construct the entirety of his work. In addition to his hand-painting technique, which makes imaginary landscapes come to life, and his unique expression of nostalgia through out-of-focus and lens distortion effects, which are supported by a high level of concentration, in recent years he has also made digital image creation part of his technique. Berens’ portraits, which also show the influence of Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer, are like a subtle and profound alien world, where light and shadow intersect beyond time and space. Meanwhile, he cites the belief in spirits and fantasy in traditional Japanese culture as one of his inspirations.
The exhibition will feature approximately 10 new paintings, mixed media on panel. With each brushstroke, Berens’ work seems to grow through repeated cell division, speaking to the viewer as an organism that connects the artist’s inner world with reality. We hope you expect to see the work of continuous pursuit of his own expression. An opening reception will also be held on April 4, 6-8pm and the artist will be present.
Megumi Ogita Gallery is pleased to present “The Great Below”, a solo exhibition by Chris Berens. In 1999, Berens completed his illustration studies at the Academy of Art & Design in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. He shot to fame in 2005 with his first major solo exhibition at Jaski Gallery in Amsterdam and has since exhibited worldwide, including at Megumi Ogita Gallery in Tokyo (2013, 2016), New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and Singapore. He has also designed the cover of Blondie’s album “Panic of Girls”, released in 2011.
Berens paints details in fine brush and ink on small pieces of paper, then attaches another piece of paper and paints over and over again, which causes him to suffer from tendonitis, and yet he is elaborately able to construct the entirety of his work. In addition to his hand-painting technique, which makes imaginary landscapes come to life, and his unique expression of nostalgia through out-of-focus and lens distortion effects, which are supported by a high level of concentration, in recent years he has also made digital image creation part of his technique. Berens’ portraits, which also show the influence of Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer, are like a subtle and profound alien world, where light and shadow intersect beyond time and space. Meanwhile, he cites the belief in spirits and fantasy in traditional Japanese culture as one of his inspirations.
The exhibition will feature approximately 10 new paintings, mixed media on panel. With each brushstroke, Berens’ work seems to grow through repeated cell division, speaking to the viewer as an organism that connects the artist’s inner world with reality. We hope you expect to see the work of continuous pursuit of his own expression. An opening reception will also be held on April 4, 6-8pm and the artist will be present.
Schedule | Apr 5 (Fri) 2024-Apr 27 (Sat) 2024 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception Apr 4 (Thu) 2024 18:00 - 20:00 | ||||
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://www.megumiogita.com/cb202404the-great-below?lang=en | ||||
| Venue | Megumi Ogita Gallery http://www.megumiogita.com | ||||
| Location | B1, 8-14-9 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from exit 5 at Shiodome Station on the Yurikamome or Toei Oedo line, 5 minute walk from exit A3 at Tsukijishijo Station on the Toei Oedo line, 10 minute walk from the Shiodome exit of JR Shimbashi Station. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3248-3405 | ||||
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