- Exhibition
Asking What it means to be human, and short colored pencils
finished
Venue：art space co-jin
”What it means to be human?” is a question that KIMURA Shun examines from various perspectives and attempts to turn into works of art. This thought is expressed in the title of the work, which invites us into the world that Kimura touches.
“Short colored pencil” is by YOSHIDA Hiroshi. The vivid colors of these paintings are so striking that one is captivated by them at the first glance. They have been created by applying strong color with short colored pencils.
KIMURA and YOSHIDA have been brought together through the collaboration between ARTISTS’ FAIR KYOTO and art space co-jin.
The exhibition was an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the different worlds of each of these artists, along with their works and interview materials.
Schedule
2023-4-11（tue）–6-25（sun）
cloed on monday
10:00-18:00
Venue
art space co-jin
Artist
KIMURA Shun
YOSHIDA Hiroshi
Works
Photo by MAETANI Kai
Profile
KIMURA Shun
Born in 1992. In order to clarify the question "What is a human being?" and to search for the meaning of life and the reason for existence, he considers and explores the sense of discomfort that arises in society, the meaning of life in the category of hominids, conceptual existence such as God and soul, and the suffering and instincts that seem to overflow from himself, and expresses these in his artworks. He is motivated by the idea that he may be able to clarify these questions by expressing them in his artworks.
YOSHIDA Hiroshi
Born in 1973, he has been a member of Atelier Yoohoo‼ since 2008, when it was established in Fushimi Gakuen, Kyoto. In the beginning, he worked mainly with ceramics. With a craftsman's spirit, he was seen every day with a smile on his face, neatly arranging his finely crafted clay trains in front of himself.
In his painting, which began in earnest around 2014, he painted many animal drawings in oil pastel. Each of his works has a bold composition and touch, and the animals' expressions are lovingly depicted.
Recently, he has switched to colored pencils, and his subjects have become more diverse, including "family vacation scenes," "festivals," and "nostalgic 60's masterpieces. The characters in these works are drawn in a comical and humorous manner, and they also give a warm and comforting impression, which fascinates the viewer.
Price
Free
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