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Thomas Gillant "Black of All Colors"
Gallery KTO Harajuku
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Thomas Gillant
Sometimes considered as a “non color” because of its absence in the light color spectrum, black is an elusive and versatile animal. When mixed with other colors, it creates the illusion of shadows and depth. Used unaltered, it can produce stark contrasts. The abstract works in “Black of all colors” use the interaction of black with other hues to delve into optical phenomena such as illusionary depth and color diffraction
Spatial voids and uncanny pictorial dimensionality are recurring subjects of fascination for the artist. Reflections, artificial shadows and iridescent colors are used as many visual tricks to challenge the viewer’s perception of the paintings in the gallery environment. Yet, the bold brush marks, the sculptural carvings, the saturated hues of dripping oil paint, all have an expressive accent that calls on the full attention of our senses.
“Black of all colors” is a playful and elusive visual trip. It rides on the tension between the illusion of three-dimensional depth and the objecthood of the paintings, creating a multi-layered experience for the viewer.
Spatial voids and uncanny pictorial dimensionality are recurring subjects of fascination for the artist. Reflections, artificial shadows and iridescent colors are used as many visual tricks to challenge the viewer’s perception of the paintings in the gallery environment. Yet, the bold brush marks, the sculptural carvings, the saturated hues of dripping oil paint, all have an expressive accent that calls on the full attention of our senses.
“Black of all colors” is a playful and elusive visual trip. It rides on the tension between the illusion of three-dimensional depth and the objecthood of the paintings, creating a multi-layered experience for the viewer.
Schedule | Apr 15 (Sat) 2023-Apr 25 (Tue) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Gallery KTO Harajuku https://www.kto-gallery.com/  | ||||
| Location | 103, 4-25-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from exit 5 at Meiji-jingumae Station on the Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines. 7 minute walk from exit A2 at Omotesando Station on the Hanzomon, Chiyoda and Ginza lines. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6881-9936 | ||||
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