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Edwin Ushiro :: Ryuichi Ogino @ LeBasse Projects , by LeBasse Projects on Sept 4, 2009 8:19:32 GMT 1, 
LeBasse Projects presents:
"Softly Encompassing the Womb" A Solo Exhibition by Edwin Ushiro
โIdealistically Hypocritical 3โ Ryuichi Ogino in the Project Room
September 12th โ October 3rd 2009
Opening reception: Saturday, September 12th, 7pm-10pm
Los Angeles, CA โ LeBasse Projects proudly presents the return of artist Edwin Ushiro to the gallery with a new solo exhibition, 'Softly Encompassing the Womb.' His latest collection of multimedia paintings will be complemented by that of fellow Japanese artist Ryuichi Ogino, whose 'Idealistically Hypocritical 3' is featured in the gallery's project room.
Whereas his last foray with the gallery, 2008's 'While Tides Guide You Back Home,' was a bittersweet homage to his native Hawaii, Ushiro's new works continue to use childhood memories as a main source of inspiration, this time with a more distanced perspective as he tangles idealized tales of hisown adolescence with fantasy and folklore. Concentrating on his years in intermediate school, this
series introduces a cast of characters modeled after real fixtures of Ushiro's past. Woven into the dreamlike scenarios he illustrates is imagery from ghost stories the artist encountered and relished in this period of his youth. The result is a collection of work that is decidedly darker and more mature than others in his repertoire.
While both artists take inspiration from Japanese anime, Ryuichi Ogino keeps the focus on Pop Art, creating work that is more conceptual than figurative. Ogino's artwork ranges from whimsical to edgy with a nod to Takashi Murakami's postmodern โSuperflatโ style. The latest of his ongoing series, Idealistically Hypocritical 3, combines elements of modernist illustration, text, sculpture and
installation.
For additional inquiries please contact:
contact@lebasseprojects.com or 310.558.0200
6023 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
LeBasse Projects
LeBasse Projects presents: "Softly Encompassing the Womb" A Solo Exhibition by Edwin Ushiro โIdealistically Hypocritical 3โ Ryuichi Ogino in the Project Room September 12th โ October 3rd 2009 Opening reception: Saturday, September 12th, 7pm-10pm Los Angeles, CA โ LeBasse Projects proudly presents the return of artist Edwin Ushiro to the gallery with a new solo exhibition, 'Softly Encompassing the Womb.' His latest collection of multimedia paintings will be complemented by that of fellow Japanese artist Ryuichi Ogino, whose 'Idealistically Hypocritical 3' is featured in the gallery's project room. Whereas his last foray with the gallery, 2008's 'While Tides Guide You Back Home,' was a bittersweet homage to his native Hawaii, Ushiro's new works continue to use childhood memories as a main source of inspiration, this time with a more distanced perspective as he tangles idealized tales of hisown adolescence with fantasy and folklore. Concentrating on his years in intermediate school, this series introduces a cast of characters modeled after real fixtures of Ushiro's past. Woven into the dreamlike scenarios he illustrates is imagery from ghost stories the artist encountered and relished in this period of his youth. The result is a collection of work that is decidedly darker and more mature than others in his repertoire. While both artists take inspiration from Japanese anime, Ryuichi Ogino keeps the focus on Pop Art, creating work that is more conceptual than figurative. Ogino's artwork ranges from whimsical to edgy with a nod to Takashi Murakami's postmodern โSuperflatโ style. The latest of his ongoing series, Idealistically Hypocritical 3, combines elements of modernist illustration, text, sculpture and installation. For additional inquiries please contact: contact@lebasseprojects.com or 310.558.0200 6023 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 LeBasse Projects |
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