Thursday, July 21, 2011

Otake Natsuki (大竹夏紀) Exhibition at Gallery b.Tokyo - (2011/07)

This exhibition (2011/07/11-16) by Otake Natsuki (大竹夏紀) at Gallery b.Tokyo (ギャラリー・ビー・トウキョウ) consisted of brightly colored images of woman on silk.  According to the artist's website (on the profile page), the images are an idealized version of women, as are also depicted in manga and anime, etc.  The bold colors in the large images were quite striking.  この展示会は、DM絵葉書のような明るい絹絵でした。 画家のウェブサイトのprofileで言うのは、「テーマである少女とは「アイドル」のことである」が書いてある。 明るくて、面白かったです。

The artist's website is:
http://bamboosummer.main.jp/

The gallery's website is:
http://www.gallery-b-tokyo.com/

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Usami Yukiko (宇佐美由希子) Exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房) - (2011/07)

This exhibition (2011/07/18-23) by Usami Yukiko (宇佐美由希子版画展) at Gallery Kobo (巷房) consisted of pictures in the style of the dual pictures featured on the promotional card.  この展示会は、DM絵葉書のような絵でした。
宇佐美由希子版画展 / 巷房

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Takagi Sakurako (高木桜子) Exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房)

This exhibition/installation (2011/07/18-23) by Takagi Sakurako (高木桜子) at Gallery Kobo (巷房) consisted of a line of figures going off under the stairs into the space around the corner, where....  この展示会は、以下の写真見たいなインストレーションで、奥の角を曲がると....

The artist's website is:
http://www11.plala.or.jp/jonman/

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Yashiro Rieko (八代利江子) Exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房) - (2011/07)

This installation (2011/07/18-23) by fiber artist Yashiro Rieko (八代利江子) at Gallery Kobo (巷房) was quite interesting to experience.  You walk into a dark space, bend down to pass through a tunnel-like passage, turn a corner, and find yourself in a mysterious space - with mysterious light in the distance, looking somewhat like the image on the promotional card.  このインストレーションは、結構面白かった! 暗いトンネル見たいな道を通って、不思議な空間まで進む... おすすめです!
八代利江子作品展 / 巷房

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Yukarium Exhibition at Ginza Ono Gallery-2 (小野画廊-II)

This exhibition (2011/07/18-23) by Yukarium at Ginza Ono Gallery-2 (小野画廊-II) consisted of a range of pictures - including the following picture.  この展示会は、以下の絵と他の絵でした。

The artist's website is:
http://www.yukarium.com/

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

BEAMS Group Exhibition-V3 at Key Gallery and Seika Gallery (青樺画廊) - (2011/07)

The 3rd BEAMS Group Exhibition (2011/07/11-16) was held at Key Gallery and Seika Gallery (青樺画廊).  Some photos from the exhibition follow - including Mona Lisa posing by her photo....  このグループ展示会は以下の写真のような展示でした。 (モナリザさんも来ました!) - [Video from 2012 V4 Exhibition] - [2012年の展示会]
BEAMS Group Exhibition
BEAMS Group Exhibition
BEAMS Group Exhibition

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Kurota Hirofumi (黒多弘文) Installation at Project-306 (銀座奥野ビル306号室プロジェクト)

This installation (2011/07/18-30) by Kurota Hirofumi (黒多弘文) at Project-306 (銀座奥野ビル306号室プロジェクト) consists of running water (visual and audio) within in a mysterious space.  Drop by Project-306 for the experience - and take in the atmosphere of always-interesting Room-306.  (A short video of the installation can be seen [here].)  このインストレーションは、不思議な空間で水の音、映像 - そして、いつもの奥野ビル306号室の面白さ。 短い動画は、[ここ]で見えます。

銀座奥野ビル306号室プロジェックト (Project Room-306):
http://306project.web.fc2.com/

Kurota Hirofumi (黒多弘文) July Installation (Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owgU_22PvJ8

"Ginza Okuno Building Details (July 20th 2010)"
http://lylehsaxon.blogspot.com/2010/07/ginza-okuno-building-details-july-20th.html

"Okuno Building - Quick Tour (June 16th, 2010)" (100616-1444)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuya-4IF4Y0

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Uchiyama Eriko (内山江里子) Exhibition at Nabis Gallery (なびす画廊)

This exhibition (2011/07/11-16) by Uchiyama Eriko (内山江里子) at Nabis Gallery (なびす画廊) consisted of a very interesting set of large woodblock prints, as well as a couple of large drawings.  Looking at the pictures, they seemed to be a kind of cross between scenic views and abstract dreams - with the whole leaving an impression of something from the imagination.  I think I could stare at some of them on a daily basis and always see a mystery.  この木版展示会は、DM絵葉書のような絵でした。 絵を見ると景色とアブストラクトの中間な感じと思いました。
内山江里子展 / なびす画廊

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Nishimura Tomoko (西村知子) Exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房) - (2011/07)

This exhibition (2011/07/11-16) by Nishimura Tomoko (西村知子) at Gallery Kobo (巷房) consisted of pictures similar in style to the one depicted on the promotional card.  There were also a couple of hand fans with interesting pictures on them - as shown in the second image below.  この展示会は、DMの絵葉書のような絵と写真のような団扇。
西村知子個展 / 巷房

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Asakura Yuka (朝倉優佳) Exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房) - (2011/07)

This exhibition (2011/07/11-16) by Asakura Yuka (朝倉優佳) at Gallery Kobo (巷房) consists of brightly colored paintings and an installation in a secondary space (under the stairs).  I rather liked many of these paintings.  この展示会は、明るい絵と階段下のインストレーションです。
朝倉優佳展 / 巷房

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Yoshimura Sakao (吉村サカオ) Exhibition at Gallery-403 (ギャラリー403)

This exhibition (2011/07/07-16) by Yoshimura Sakao (吉村サカオ) at Gallery-403 (ギャラリー403) consists of various stone sculptures - some of which can be seen in the photographs below.  The effect was nice with the lights off (when I took the middle photo).  この展示会は、石の彫刻です - 写真の通りです。 部屋の電気を消して見て良かった(2番目の写真の通りです)。
吉村サカオ / ギャラリー403
吉村サカオ / ギャラリー403

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Nishimura Toru (西村亨) Exhibition at Shibata Etsuko Gallery (柴田悦子画廊)

This exhibition/installation (2011/07/12-20) by Nishimura Toru (西村亨) at Shibata Etsuko Gallery (柴田悦子画廊) consists of the artist's quirky dolls - some of which are shown in the picture below.  この展示会/インストレーションは、写真の通りの人形です。  何だか、西洋の60-70年代のイメージ。
西村亨 / 柴田悦子画廊

Video clips from the venue:

Nishimura Toru Exhibition at Shibata Etsuko Garo-A - (110712-1523)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb9mbApd_Go

Nishimura Toru Exhibition at Shibata Etsuko Garo-B - (110712-1527)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgMEhN4kkxY

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Furuta Yukari (古田ゆかり) Exhibition at Art Space Rashinban (アートスペース羅針盤)

This nihonga exhibition by Furuta Yukari (古田ゆかり) at Art Space Rashinban (アートスペース羅針盤) consists of a number of pictures in different colors - I think I liked the green ones best (one of which is featured on the promotional card shown here), although the other pictures were also quite nice.  In talking about the pictures, the artist told me that the inspiration for each picture generally comes from something in nature, which is then expanded upon - drawing upon all the sensations of the moment - light, color, smell, feeling, etc.  この展示会は、DMの絵葉書のような絵です。 この絵を見ると... いいでしょう! どんじゃらこんじゃらを言うよりも、見て、感じて... いいでしょう?

The artist's website is here:
http://sky.geocities.jp/fryu7/

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Hirano Masafumi (平野正史) Exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房) - (2011/07)

This exhibition (2011/07/04-09) by Hirano Masafumi (平野正史) at Gallery Kobo (巷房) consisted of pictures similar to the one depicted on the promotional card.  この展示会は、DM絵葉書のような絵でした。
平野正史展 / 巷房

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Yamazaki Kazuhiko (山崎カズヒコ展) Exhibition at K's Gallery

This exhibition (2011/06/30-07/05) by Yamazaki Kazuhiko (山崎カズヒコ) at K's Gallery consisted of pictures in the style of the picture depicted on the promotional card, in a variety of colors.  I really liked this exhibition and would have bought a couple of pictures if I had had the resources.  The artist explained that all of the pictures were created by dropping the ink onto the canvas - no brushes were used.  After leaving, I noticed where the card says "charity exhibition" - if I had noticed earlier, I could have asked about that - presumably it's for the recent disaster.  I hope he sold a lot of his pictures....  この展示会は、DM絵葉書のような絵でした。 全部筆なしで作ったらしいです。

The artist's website is here:
http://cazooo.jimdo.com/

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Toyama Takayoshi (遠山隆義) Exhibition at Gallery Izu (ギャラリーいず伊豆)

This exhibition (2011/07/04-09) by Toyama Takayoshi (遠山隆義) at Gallery Izu (ギャラリーいず伊豆) consisted of large, three-dimensional pictures - as you can see from this picture I took (with artist's permission) at the venue.  Apparently the artist uses a variety of material to build up the surface of the picture, including denim, cloth, and other materials (frozen in place with some kind of resin I think).  Once the surface is prepared, he paints on the colors.  It's quite an interesting effect but needs to be seen directly, as two-dimensional photography doesn't quite capture the effect.  この展示会は、立体的な大きい絵でした。 写真の通りですが、立体的なので、自分の目で見ないと... (画家は、写真の左側にいます。)
遠山隆義展 / ギャラリーいず伊豆

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Group Exhibition at Gallery Uesuto (ギャラリィうぇすと)

This group exhibition (2011/07/05-09) at Gallery Uesuto (ギャラリィうぇすと) consisted of various art and practical handbags, etc., all made from natural materials.  この展示会は、自然な材料で色々な面白いハンドバッグなどがあって、説明を色々聞いて、楽しかったです。  (創作展 半夏 / 主催 笹山昌子)
グループ展示会 / ギャラリィうぇすと

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Sorai Yukako (徂徠友香子展) Exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房) - (2011/07)

This exhibition (2011/07/04-09) by Sorai Yukako (徂徠友香子) at Gallery Kobo (巷房) consisted of both silk and felt creations.  The silk art interacted with the lighting and view angles to create different effects.  The felt creations were created with multiple sheets (each of a different color).  Examples of both can be see in the pictures on the promotional card.  この展示会は、絹とフェルトのアートです。  両方の例がDM絵葉書に見えます。
徂徠友香子展 / 巷房

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Kagami Emi (加賀見恵美) Exhibition at Gallery Izu (ギャラリーいず伊豆)

This exhibition (2011/07/04-09) by Kagami Emi (加賀見恵美) at Gallery Izu (ギャラリーいず伊豆) consisted of a combination of large collage images and smaller pictures - some of which you can see in the photo below.  この展示会は、この写真のような大きい絵と(比べると)小さい絵です。
加賀見恵美展 / ギャラリーいず伊豆

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

uga Exhibition at Gallery Kobo (巷房)

This photo exhibition (2011/07/04-09) by uga at Gallery Kobo (巷房) had "ears" as a general theme, with a more complicated background theme that the photographer explained to me on a picture-by-picture basis.  I wish I had it on video, then I could just link to it and you could listen to the explanation yourself, but in the absence of that, I'll explain the picture featured on the promotional card.  The student in the picture had just pulled an earphone out of her ear in order to hear something - presumably something like birds in the trees....  Each picture conveyed some listening moment like that.  My favorite picture was of a piano player bent over a piano, seemingly intent on hearing the last note.  この展示会は、色々な耳と聞く瞬間のイメージです。 それぞれの絵が独立の話がある。
uga / 巷房

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Tanaka Nobu (田中信墨画展) Exhibition at Gallery Musashi Ginza (銀座ギャラリームサシ)

This exhibition (2011/07/04-09) by Tanaka Nobu (田中信墨画展) at Gallery Musashi Ginza (銀座ギャラリームサシ) consisted of castle pictures - one featured on the promotional card - that were painted around 25 years ago.  The artist is no longer with us, but her daughter puts on an exhibition of her mother's pictures once a year.  この展示会は、DM絵葉書のような墨画です。 だいたい25年前の絵です。
田中信墨画展 / 銀座ギャラリームサシ

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Group Exhibition (グループ展示会) at Gallery La Mer (ギャラリー La Mer)

This exhibition (2011/07/04-07) is a group effort (グループ展示会), being held at Gallery La Mer (ギャラリー La Mer) consisting of - among several others, the pictures shown on the promotional card.  このグループ展示会は、色々な絵がある - DM絵葉書のような絵とか。
グループ展示会 / ギャラリー La Mer

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Group Exhibition GOB-Project-306 (銀座奥野ビル306号室プロジェクト) - (2011/07)

This group exhibition (2011/07/04-16) at GOB-Project-306 (銀座奥野ビル306号室プロジェクト) consists of a combination of pictures and installation elements.  (See video [here].)  The room it's held in is the famous Room-306 that the last resident tenant (Suda-san) of the Okuno Building lived in.  She used the room for around 70 years, and the room has quite an interesting atmosphere.  If you have time, it's worth checking out.  You get art, installation, history, and atmosphere all rolled into one.  この展示会/インストレーションは、美術と歴史と、雰囲気と... プラスアルファが全部あります! 時間があれば、見た方がいいですよ。 行くと、ついでに奥野ビルの他の画廊の展示も見えるし。  動画は、[ここ]です。

0.2x2.0 Exhibition:
http://20kakeru20.ninja-web.net/

Video of exhibition and venue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA3G-qHg_P4

銀座奥野ビル306号室プロジェックト (Project Room-306):
http://306project.web.fc2.com/

"20-78 - A Look Back in the Okuno Building"
http://lylehsaxon.blogspot.com/2010/06/20-78-look-back-in-okuno-building.html

"Ginza Okuno Building Details (July 20th 2010)"
http://lylehsaxon.blogspot.com/2010/07/ginza-okuno-building-details-july-20th.html

Photos of the Ginza Okuno Building:
奥野ビル - http://ginzaokuno.blogspot.com/

"Okuno Building - Quick Tour (June 16th, 2010)" (100616-1444)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuya-4IF4Y0

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

(M) Kadotani Jun (門谷純) Live in Shinjuku (新宿ストリートライブ)

I stumbled upon Kadotani Jun (門谷純) performing live in front of Shinjuku Station on Tuesday evening (July 5th, 2011), and... just wow!  What a great voice she has!  Not having much spare change to spend now, I could only buy one CD, but I like the original songs on it.  They're original, quirky, and fun (and enjoyable) to listen to.  Keep singing Kadotani-san!

門谷純 (Kadotani Jun) blog:
http://ameblo.jp/kadotanijun/

Birthday Eve Inc.
http://www.be-inc.jp/

門谷純
@Kadojun_Eve
http://twitter.com/#!/kadojun_Eve

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://youtube.com/lylehsaxon
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Suzuki Yuji (鈴木雄次) Exhibition at Gallery-403 (ギャラリー 403)

This exhibition (2011/06/23-30) by Suzuki Yuji (鈴木雄次) at Gallery-403 (ギャラリー 403) consisted of pictures similar to the one depicted on the promotional card.  This artist also makes unique hand-carved multi-sided story-board statues.  この展示会は、DMの絵葉書のような絵でした。
鈴木雄次展 / ギャラリー 403

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Abe Hinako (阿部日南子展) Exhibition at Gallery La Mer (ギャラリー La Mer)

This exhibition (2011/06/27-07/02) by Abe Hinako (阿部日南子展) at Gallery La Mer (ギャラリー La Mer) consisted of paintings in the style of the picture featured on the promotional card.  この展示会は、DMの絵葉書のような絵でした。
阿部日南子展 / ギャラリー La Mer

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Sano Norimitsu (佐野紀満) Exhibition at Art Space Rashinban (アートスペース羅針盤) - (2011/06)

This nihonga exhibition (2011/06/27-07/02) by Sano Norimitsu (佐野紀満) at Art Space Rashinban (アートスペース羅針盤) consisted of a series of animal-themed pictures in the style of the picture on the promotional card.
The artist demonstrated how the pictures looked depending on the level and direction of lighting. The contrast between the silver portions and the color rose and fell depending on the lighting, creating an amazing depth.  It was quite remarkable how differently they looked under different lighting.  この日本画展示会は、DMの絵葉書のような動物テーマの絵でした。 画家が、色々な光を調節して、色々な感じを見せてくれました。

The artist's website is here:
http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~norimitsu/

Art Space Rashinban's website is here:
http://rashin.net/

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Azumi Sayuri (安住小百合) Exhibition at Shibata Etsuko Gallery (柴田悦子画廊) - (2011/06)

This exhibition (2011/06/25-07/03) by Azumi Sayuri (安住小百合) at Shibata Etsuko Gallery (柴田悦子画廊) primarily was of the colorful style of her June 2010 exhibition, so the picture on the promotional card must be explained.  I was sitting having a cup of tea while the artist explained the picture to a group of people in the gallery (who were also having tea).  I think it went something like this:  Someone (the artist? a friend? family member?) went back to an area up north devastated by the earthquake and tsunami, and while surveying the wreckage, a rainbow appeared in the sky.  The picture on the promotional card (shown here) is a black and white version of just a portion of a color picture of the woman, with a rainbow up in the sky.  [2010 Exhibition]
安住小百合日本画展 / 柴田悦子画廊

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Group Exhibition at Gallery Tomo (ぎゃらりぃ朋)

This group exhibition (2011/06/27-07/03) at Gallery Tomo (ぎゃらりぃ朋) consisted of pictures in the styles shown on the promotional card.  このグループ展示会は、絵葉書のような絵でした。
グループ展示会 / ぎゃらりぃ朋

Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/

Miwa Haruki (みわはるき展) Exhibition at Ai Gallery (藍ギャラリー)

This exhibition (2011/06/27-07/09) by Miwa Haruki (みわはるき展) entitled "Kuchibiru-IX" ("Lips-IX") at Ai Gallery (藍ギャラリー) consisted of large paintings that I thought were mountain scenes until the theme was pointed out to me.  この展示会は、「唇-IX」のテーマでした。 (下の写真の感じです。)
みわはるき展 / 藍ギャラリー

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