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Taichi Yonemura's new exhibition "COLORS" held at Gallery Seek

2024.12.01 / Last updated: 2024.12.01

Shigeru Aoki Memorial Grand Prize Biennale Grand Prize winning artist Taichi Yonemura's
new work exhibition "COLORS" will be held at Gallery Seek

The last exhibition of the year “COLORS” will be held at Gallery Seek

To conclude 2024, Gallery Seek will hold an exhibition of new works by Taichi Yonemura, an artist who won the Shigeru Aoki Memorial Biennale Grand Prize. will display works with a completely new approach that focuses on the charm of color, based on his previous The exhibition period is from November 30th to December 15th.

A new frontier to explore the possibilities of color

Taichi Yonemura is known for his works that express diversity and human beauty, with the theme of ``the ambivalence of conformity.'' His works, which are based on realism techniques, have a unique presence in contemporary art by combining detailed depictions and concepts. This year's ``COLORS'' exhibition will showcase works that focus purely on color combinations and their beauty, providing visitors with a new visual experience.

Artist profile: Taichi Yonemura

Date of birth : Born in 1985 in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Career : After completing his studies at Saga University Graduate School of Education, he engaged in education as a specially appointed assistant professor and current teacher while developing creative activities.
Studied : Studied oil painting under Western painter Makoto Ogiso, and was selected for the first time at the Hakujikai Exhibition while still a student.
Award history : In 2023, ``MEISAI-27'' won the grand prize at the 7th Shigeru Aoki Memorial Grand Prize Biennale.
Activities : Currently engaged in activities that attract attention, such as presenting works at domestic and international art fairs and featuring in Spanish art magazines.

Highlights: Evolution from Taichi Yonemura's "MEISAI" series
This exhibition features works that develop the techniques of the previous "MEISAI" series and focus on color itself. His works, which pursue the harmony and contrast of colors and the possibility of new expression, are sure to bring a unique impression to the viewer.