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HxS "Softvinyl Kaiju Exhibition"
Megumi Ogita Gallery
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The softvinyl kaiju creator HxS carries out the entire process by himself, from design to prototype, molding, and painting. Softvinyl figures are made by pouring sol, the raw material, into a mold, firing, and extracting it. Although the process has remained largely consistent from the early Showa era (1926–1989) to the present day, HxS never ceases to strive for improvement as he independently experiments with different methods.
About 30 years ago, HxS’s father produced the original softvinyl Kong, and when he took over the family business, he thought “I want to bring back this cool Kong in standard size” and there the world of Gorilla Ju was born. Since then, he has continued to create original kaiju to fight Gorilla Ju, such as Mecha Gorilla Ju and Tyranno Ju, which are based on his stories.
In HxS works, perfection achieved by his craftsmanship is worthy of mention, but it is distinct from what modern multi-colored figures with an emphasis on realism aim at. His ideal of good old-fashioned softvinyl kaiju that you can easily pick up and play with, returning to your childhood, is expressed in the seemingly simple coloring of works, which gives his commitment to viewers. The kaiju are also exquisitely deformed with ferocious appearance, yet somehow lovable.
Another characteristic of the work is how he expands his worldview through the hands of illustrators, tattoo artists, and painters. The original paintings created by Masami Watanabe, a leading illustrator of the Showa era who worked on illustrations and plastic model boxes, are the essence of HxS’s works, and his charm as a creator involving other talents is immeasurable.
This exhibition will feature eight softvinyl figures, ten pairs of one-offs, and one fiberglass work by HxS, who has established a firm position in the softvinyl world.
About 30 years ago, HxS’s father produced the original softvinyl Kong, and when he took over the family business, he thought “I want to bring back this cool Kong in standard size” and there the world of Gorilla Ju was born. Since then, he has continued to create original kaiju to fight Gorilla Ju, such as Mecha Gorilla Ju and Tyranno Ju, which are based on his stories.
In HxS works, perfection achieved by his craftsmanship is worthy of mention, but it is distinct from what modern multi-colored figures with an emphasis on realism aim at. His ideal of good old-fashioned softvinyl kaiju that you can easily pick up and play with, returning to your childhood, is expressed in the seemingly simple coloring of works, which gives his commitment to viewers. The kaiju are also exquisitely deformed with ferocious appearance, yet somehow lovable.
Another characteristic of the work is how he expands his worldview through the hands of illustrators, tattoo artists, and painters. The original paintings created by Masami Watanabe, a leading illustrator of the Showa era who worked on illustrations and plastic model boxes, are the essence of HxS’s works, and his charm as a creator involving other talents is immeasurable.
This exhibition will feature eight softvinyl figures, ten pairs of one-offs, and one fiberglass work by HxS, who has established a firm position in the softvinyl world.
Schedule | Oct 31 (Tue) 2023-Nov 4 (Sat) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||
| Website | https://www.megumiogita.com/202310softvinyl-kaiju-exhibition?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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