NOW ON VIEW

Gen Miyamura "Image Langue: Linear Code"

Exhibition: 19 January　– 22 February 2012
Opening Party: 19 January from 19:00
Private View: 18 January from 19:00 - 20:00 (Invitation Only)
Artist Talk: 18 January from 20:00 - 21:00 (RSVP needed)

ICN gallery proudly presents "Image Langue: Linear Code"  by artist Gen Miyamura.One of the visionary modern Japanese calligraphy artists of his generation, Gen Miyamura is a pioneer of new image creation by combining an understanding of Sho (calligraphy) as art with his unique view and Japanese calligraphy aesthetics. This exhibition will premiere new artworks from his "Image Langue (2010)" project where the Bokusho-style of calligraphy is given a uniquely redefined meaning of abstract expressionism with the inclusion of a language element. This is a project that will be the foundation of new beginnings of calligraphy art. Come dive into Miyamura's tranquil world.


FUTURE EVENT

Keiko Masumoto "Kitsch Kogei"

Dates: 5 – 31 March 2012
Private View: 3 March 5:00-7:00pm (RSVP needed)
Hours: Mon–Fri 12:00 - 6:00 pm / Sat 12:00-5:00 pm

For a long time in Japanese applied arts, the ideas towards "art" and "craft" have been kept separate. However there are some artists who break the mold, and ICN Gallery is pleased to present one of them, Keiko Masumoto. Using high ceramic craftsmanship, her works include everyday Japanese items such as decorative plates, vases, and tea ceremony instruments. But she breaks the relationship between utilitarian and decorative objects by combining these items and traditional motifs with dynamic shapes, creating a humorous take on Japanese traditions and culture. A new generation artist seeking to escape outdated conventions, Masumoto erases the lines between craft and art by showcasing the beauty of useful things.


PAST EVENT

"Goldfish Salvation" Riusuke Fukahori

Exhibition: 1 December 2011 – 11 January 2012 (Gallery closed between 23 Dec - 3 Jan)
Opening Party: 1 December from 19:00 (Private View: 30 November from 19:00)
Live painting by Riusuke Fukahori: 3 December 14:00 - 15:00

Artist Riusuke Fukahori's London debut exhibition "Goldfish Salvation" transforms ICN gallery into the world of goldfish. When struggling with artistic vision, Fukahori's pet goldfish became his inspiration and ever since his passion and lifelong theme. His unique style of painting uses acrylic on clear resin which is poured into containers, resulting in a three-dimensional appearance and lifelike vitality. This exhibition features twenty new painting works by this leading Japanese contemporary artist.