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Aya Ito + Richard Gorman “Sea Both Sides: Nothing can be everything, everything can be nothing”
Shibuya Hikarie 8/ Art gallery
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Aya Ito, Richard Gorman
The title of this exhibition “Sea Both Sides” is that which was devised by Gorman. It derives from the fact that Japan and Ireland, where both had been born and raised, are island nations surrounded by sea. With their studios both located near the seaside, it also suggests how the practices of these artists harbor aspects that influence one another. Furthermore, the subtitle “Nothing can be everything, everything can be nothing” serves to indicate the relationship between Gorman and Ito’s works. In response to Gorman who had stated that “Ito’s paintings are ‘everything’ whereas my paintings are ‘nothing,’” Ito had replied, “‘nothing can be ‘everything,’ and ‘everything’ can be ‘nothing.’” It is thus a phrase that symbolizes the ideas and thoughts of these two individuals that express a mutual understanding and appreciation of each other’s work and practice. For this exhibition, Ito, as inspired by Gorman’s practice, has produced oil paintings and three-dimensional works in a way that responds to Gorman’s painterly oeuvre. Featured on this occasion are new works by the artists.
Schedule | Apr 4 (Thu) 2019-Apr 22 (Mon) 2019 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception Apr 4 (Thu) 2019 18:00 - 20:00 | ||||
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Shibuya Hikarie 8/ Art gallery http://www.hikarie.jp/8/en/  | ||||
| Location | 8F Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002 | ||||
| Access | Direct walk from exit B5 at Shibuya Station on the Fukutoshin and Hanzomon lines or Tokyu Den-en-toshi line, Direct walk from the 2nd floor passageway of Shibuya Station on the JR or Keio line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6434-1493 | ||||
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