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Shiho Saito "Pic of Pain"
18, Murata
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Shiho Saito
18, Murata is pleased to announce Shiho Saito’s solo exhibition Pic of Pain from May 11th.
Shiho Saito has been creating paintings incorporating printmaking techniques on materials such as Washi (Japanese paper) using acrylic paint, watercolor, and silk screen. Instead of following conventional methods of art display, Saito's works challenge norms by being presented unconventionally, such as being framed with cut-out wallpaper or creatively arranged on shelves typically found in homes. This presentation aims to blur the lines between art and everyday life, inviting viewers to explore the intersection of art and human experiences. Similarly, the online presentation of the artwork deviates from traditional methods, opting for photographs that capture the spontaneous discovery of paintings within the context of daily life rather than straightforward frontal shots.
In this solo exhibition, we will focus on the documentation photographs of paintings, where the perspective of incorporating the environment into the artworks is prominently featured. The exhibition will center around two main components: photographic works and paintings. While the photographic documentation of the artworks will be consistently available throughout the exhibition period, the paintings will be rotated daily on the gallery's main wall.
The title "Pic of Pain" is a contraction of "Picture of Painting," but by abbreviating the words, it also adds another layer of meaning. It could also be interpreted as suggesting the transformation of paintings into a different image when they are captured in photographs.
Shiho Saito has been creating paintings incorporating printmaking techniques on materials such as Washi (Japanese paper) using acrylic paint, watercolor, and silk screen. Instead of following conventional methods of art display, Saito's works challenge norms by being presented unconventionally, such as being framed with cut-out wallpaper or creatively arranged on shelves typically found in homes. This presentation aims to blur the lines between art and everyday life, inviting viewers to explore the intersection of art and human experiences. Similarly, the online presentation of the artwork deviates from traditional methods, opting for photographs that capture the spontaneous discovery of paintings within the context of daily life rather than straightforward frontal shots.
In this solo exhibition, we will focus on the documentation photographs of paintings, where the perspective of incorporating the environment into the artworks is prominently featured. The exhibition will center around two main components: photographic works and paintings. While the photographic documentation of the artworks will be consistently available throughout the exhibition period, the paintings will be rotated daily on the gallery's main wall.
The title "Pic of Pain" is a contraction of "Picture of Painting," but by abbreviating the words, it also adds another layer of meaning. It could also be interpreted as suggesting the transformation of paintings into a different image when they are captured in photographs.
Schedule | May 11 (Sat) 2024-Jul 7 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception May 11 (Sat) 2024 17:00 - 20:00 | ||||||
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| Fee | Free | ||||||
| Venue | 18, Murata https://www.instagram.com/18murata  | ||||||
| Location | 1-8-6 Futaba, Shinagawa, Tokyo 142-0043 | ||||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from the West exit of Oimachi Station on the Rinkai, JR Keihin Tohoku or Tokyu Oimachi line. | ||||||
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