Shuya Tajiri
Object “wall” painting［ATAMI］
This piece is part of the “Object painting” series, which draws inspiration from traditional Nihonga(Japanese painting).
Many Nihonga works depict pre-existing subjects. Thus, the essence lies not in the subject matter itself, but in the use of space and the manner of expression on a flat surface devoid of depth. In this series, the artist offers a contemporary reinterpretation of this concept by employing geometric forms as motifs and transforming the subtle gradations of sumi ink into gradients.
For this exhibition, the image is projected onto moss-covered stone walls, weathered by the sea breezes of Atami, creating a dialogue between the artwork and its environment.
In-kind Support: Nippon Paint Co., Ltd., Fujimi Co.,Ltd.
Born in Tokyo, in 1993, Tajiri completed his BA in Japanese painting at Tokyo University of the arts, and went on to complete his MA at the same university. Using his experience in Japanese painting, material research and copying classical picture scrolls as a starting point, he creates paintings and installations that harmonise with various objects, places and cultures, using flat images composed with geometric shapes and gradations. Based in Tokyo.
