Born New Art will be held in Osaka
Plus Art Co., Ltd. (English name: plus art co.,ltd., location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, representative: Taku Nitta), a company that operates a business based on the theme of enjoying contemporary art, is pleased to announce that it will hold "Born New Art in OSAKA" at the Hankyu Men's Osaka "Contemporary Art Gallery".
"Born New Art" - Experience the moment a new art culture is born
"Born New Art" has been held at +ART GALLERY since March 2021 with the aim of revitalizing Japan's art scene, and has been attended by a total of over 80 artists over three sessions who are creating art that creates anew for the future (Born New) regardless of genre or background.
This time, Hankyu Men's Osaka's "Contemporary Art Gallery" will be hosting a traveling edition of "Born New Art in OSAKA," featuring six artists who have been picked up by +ART GALLERY for their unique styles and who are expected to have a bright future.
Featured Artists
(Japan) Geoffrey Bouillot / Shota Nakatsugawa / Shoko Hirose / DAI GOTO. / Yeka Haski / Shota Sanada
(En) Geoffrey Bouillot / Shota Nakatsugawa / Hirose Shoko / Goto Dai / Haski Yeka / Shotaro Sanada
Geoffrey Bouillot
Geoffrey Bouillot is a French artist born and raised in Chalon-sur-Saône (Burgundy, France) in 1990. For the past 13 years he has been based in Japan and has specialized in monochrome works, but more recently he has started to incorporate color into his work, adding a new dimension.
His multicultural background has deeply influenced him, and he is constantly seeking to fuse different styles and techniques to produce unique works with his own distinctive signature. Passionate about portraiture, he has developed a style characterised by clean lines and a refined aesthetic, inspired by Japanese pop and traditional culture, as well as the codes of manga.
More recently, he has also ventured into pop art. As a father of a three-year-old daughter, he experiences pop culture differently, rediscovering his childhood heroes through his daughter's eyes and constantly interacting with these popular characters in Tokyo. This approach reflects a deep reflection on the hyper-consumerism of modern society, highlighting how painting is often perceived as a standard consumer product rather than a sacred art form.
Geoffrey Bouillot believes that it is important for an artist to live and be a witness to his time, therefore pop culture is no longer just a movement but a part of our culture itself.
▶️＜English Bio＞
Geoffrey Bouillot is a French artist, born and raised in Chalon-sur-Saône in 1990 (Burgundy, France). For the past 13 years, he has been based in Japan, where he has specialized in creating monochromatic artworks. However, recently, he has begun to incorporate color into his works, adding a new dimension to his artistic practice.
His multicultural background has deeply influenced him, and he constantly strives to merge different styles and techniques to create unique pieces, bearing his unmistakable signature. Passionate about portraiture, he develops a style characterized by clean lines and a streamlined aesthetic, inspired by both Japanese popular and traditional culture and the codes of manga.
More recently, he has also ventured into creating pop art pieces. As the father of a 3-year-old daughter, he experiences pop culture in a different way, rediscovering his childhood heroes through her eyes and being constantly exposed to these popular figures in Tokyo. This approach reflects a deeper reflection on the ultra-consumerism of today's society, where painting is often perceived as a standard consumer good rather than a sacred art form.
Geoffrey Bouillot believes it is important for every artist to live in their time and be a privileged witness to it. Thus, pop culture is no longer limited to a mere movement; it has become the very fabric of our culture.
NAKATSUGAWA Shota
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1987. Graduated from the Department of Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2009.
Fascinated by traditional crafts, he taught himself Japanese painting and succeeded in incorporating graffiti images. He incorporates silkscreen techniques, which are rare in the Japanese painting world, and has produced works that can be used worldwide. By incorporating modern art into Japanese culture, where traditional crafts are being lost, he has gained tremendous support from all quarters for creating works that are suited to the current era.
Recently, he has successfully exhibited at the Ueno Royal Museum, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and Nidaime Museum of Art, and in October 2019 he also successfully exhibited at the Louvre in Paris. He is currently expanding his activities not only within Japan but also overseas (Asia, Europe, etc.).
▶️＜English Bio＞
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1987. / Graduated from the Department of Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2009.
Captivated by traditional crafts, he self-taught Japanese painting and successfully incorporated graffiti imagery. / He introduced the rare silkscreen technique in the world of Japanese painting, producing works that have global appeal. / By integrating modern art with traditional crafts, he creates contemporary works that resonate with the current era, garnering immense support from various quarters. /
Recently, he has successfully exhibited at two major museums: the Ueno Royal Museum and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. / In October 2019, he successfully exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris. / He continues to expand his activities not only in Japan but also overseas, including Asia and Europe.
SHOKO Hirose
Graduated from the Department of Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2018.
After graduating, he worked as a designer in the game industry, and now works across the two fields of art and illustration.
Based on the concept of "an approach to painting that is possible in today's world, where the boundaries between digital and physical things are becoming blurred," he creates and exhibits paintings by first printing out works created in a digital environment and then adding to them with painting materials, as well as using a variety of other techniques.
Under the name "Hirose," he has also worked on a wide range of projects as an illustrator, providing illustrations for both domestic and international games, light novels, and popular works such as "Hatsune Miku," and is garnering attention as one of the leading artists in the illustration scene.
Major exhibitions include the solo exhibition “[Departure] from Unreality: A Slumber's End” (2023/Hankyu Umeda Main Store), the solo exhibition “Life in a “PARALLEL” world” (2022/Hankyu Men's Tokyo), and ART OF MIKU (2024/Shibuya/Sapporo Parco).
▶️＜English Bio＞
Graduated from the Department of Oil Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2018. / After graduation, she worked as a designer in the gaming industry and currently operates across two domains: art and illustration. /
Her concept is “An approach to painting that is possible precisely because the boundaries between digital and physical existences are becoming ambiguous in the modern era.” / She produces and presents paintings using various techniques, such as outputting works drawn in a digital environment and then applying physical media on top of them. /
Under the name “Hirose,” she is also active as an illustrator, creating a wide range of works. / She has provided illustrations for popular domestic and international games, light novels, and works such as “Hatsune Miku,” making her a notable figure in the illustration scene. /
Main Exhibitions: Solo Exhibition “Departure from Unreality: A Slumber's End” (2023/Hanshin Umeda Main Store) / Solo Exhibition “Life in a 'PARALLEL' World” (2022/Hankyu Men's Tokyo) / ART OF MIKU (2024/Shibuya & Sapporo Parco) /
DAI GOTO.
Artist and actor. Born April 5, 1995 in Chiba, Japan. He creates original and unique characters by combining stories with his own unique worldview. He has also exhibited his work overseas in places like Shanghai and Taiwan.
He started learning painting and design from an early age. He creates works using a variety of techniques, including oil painting, acrylic painting, airbrush painting, and combining digital and analog art. He is active in a wide range of fields, including apparel design and TV program logo creation.
While working as a painter, he has also appeared as an actor under the name "Goto Dai" in "Kamen Rider Geets", "Kamen Rider Zi-O", the musical "The Prince of Tennis", the stage show "Hypnosis Mic", the musical "Black Butler", etc. He also appeared on the NHK program "Bit World", where his own illustrations were introduced.
Major exhibitions: Shimokitazawa Tully's Coffee Solo Exhibition (2024) / DDD ART Nagi Solo Exhibition (2024) / Imperial Hotel Gallery H&T Joint Exhibition (2024) / Shibuya Fukuras +ART GALLERY Solo Exhibition (2024) / Shibuya Scramble Square +ART GALLERY Solo Exhibition (2023) / WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.25 (2023) / Exhibit at GINZA SIX "GINZA COLLECTOR'S CLUB" (2022) / Solo exhibition "Kaikai VIVI GALAXY" OZ studio Shibuya (2022) / Design Festa vol.55 (2022) / Responsible for title logo, character creation, and subtitle illustrations for Nippon Television's "1-Day Company" (2022) / Nippon Television's "Aitai-san is Coming! ~Celebrity Meeting Bus Tour~ Title logo and subtitle illustration (2022) / Solo exhibition "Tsubomi" (2021)
▶️＜English Bio＞
Artist and Actor. Born on April 5, 1995, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. With a unique worldview, he combines stories to create original and distinctive characters. He has featured his work overseas in places such as Shanghai and Taiwan.
From a young age, he self-taught drawing and design. He creates works using various methods, including oil painting, acrylic painting, airbrush, and combining digital and analog art. He is active in a wide range of fields, including apparel design and logo creation for television programs.
While working as a painter, he also acts under the name “Dai Goto” and has appeared in “Kamen Rider Geats,” “Kamen Rider Zi-O,” the musical “The Prince of Tennis,” the stage play “Hypnosis Mic,” and the musical “Black Butler.” He has also appeared on NHK's “Bitworld,” where his illustrations have been featured.
Main Exhibitions:
Shimokitazawa Tully's Coffee Solo Exhibition (2024) / DDD ART Nagi Solo Exhibition (2024) / Imperial Hotel Gallery H&T Joint Exhibition (2024) / Shibuya Fukuras +ART GALLERY Solo Exhibition (2024) / Shibuya Scramble Square +ART GALLERY Solo Exhibition (2023) / WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.25 (2023) / GINZA SIX “GINZA COLLECTOR'S CLUB” Exhibition (2022) / Solo Exhibition “Kaika VIVI GALAXY” at OZ studio Shibuya (2022) / Design Festa vol.55 (2022) / Nippon TV “1-Day Company” Title Logo, Character Creation, and Subtitle Illustrations (2022) / Nippon TV “Meeting Celebrities on a Bus Tour” Title Logo and Subtitle Illustrations (2022) / Solo Exhibition “Tsubomi” (2021)
Yeka Haski
Yeka Haski is a visual artist based in Tokyo.
Yeka Haski's artistic style is a fusion of bright, dynamic colors and fluid shapes that spread joy and express the flow of imagination and a constant creative state of mind. The core message conveyed by Yeka's art is the importance of keeping on dreaming.
At the center of Yeka's artistic universe is an enigmatic, rabbit-like boy named Michi. More than just a character, Michi serves as an imaginary friend, a fearless guide and a devoted companion. He is an intrepid adventurer exploring a surreal Meltyland inspired by Yeka's passions, dreams and memories. In this creative universe, the boundaries between reality and fantasy melt into one, creating a space where everything is possible. Here, imagination has no limits and dreams flow freely.
▶️＜English Bio＞
Yeka Haski is a visual artist living in Tokyo, Japan.
Yeka Haskis artistic style is a fusion of elements – bright and dynamic colors that spread the sense of joy, and liquid shapes that represent the flow of the imagination and the state of a creative mind that never rests. The core message of Yeka's art is the enduring importance of never stopping to dream.
At the heart of Yeka's artistic universe stands a mysterious bunny-like boy named Michi.
Michi is more than a mere character; he embodies the roles of an imaginary friend, a fearless guide, and a devoted companion. He is the brave explorer navigating a surreal Meltyland, a realm inspired by Yeka's passions, dreams, and memories. Within this creative universe, the borders between reality and fantasy melt away, leaving behind a space where everything is possible. It's a place where the imagination knows no bounds and dreams flow freely.
SANADA Shotaro
Born in 2000. After graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Tokyo University of the Arts, he is currently enrolled in a master's program at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies at the University of Tokyo. He is the 8th recipient of the Kuma Foundation scholarship. While presenting large-scale paintings with the theme of "new landscapes," he is also engaged in interdisciplinary aesthetic research that explores whether human creativity resides in communication with extended bodies through painting and the development of artificial intelligence.
He was selected as the first artist for the "Google Japan x Gen Z Artist" project, and has been active in a wide range of fields, including holding a live painting event at Makuhari Messe and having large paintings permanently installed both in Japan and overseas, including at JR Nagano Station and JR Ueno Station.
His major solo exhibitions include "Process Landscape" (2024/Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore), "Solo Exhibition" (2024/Taipei Shinkong Mitsukoshi), "OVER" (2024/STREET DREAMS STUDIOUS TOKYO), and "ACROSS" (2023/Bumpodo Gallery).
▶️＜English Bio＞
Born in 2000. / After graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, he is currently enrolled in the Master's program at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, University of Tokyo. / He is an 8th-term scholarship student of the Kuma Foundation. / While presenting large-scale paintings themed “New Landscapes,” he explores interdisciplinary aesthetic research through painting and artificial intelligence development, investigating whether human creativity also resides in communication with augmented bodies. /
Selected as the first artist for “Google Japan × Generation Z Artists,” he has held live painting events at Makuhari Messe and has large paintings permanently installed in various locations, including JR Nagano Station and JR Ueno Station, both domestically and internationally. /
Main Solo Exhibitions: “Process Landscape” (2024/Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore) / “Solo Exhibition” (2024/Taipei Shin Kong Mitsukoshi) / “OVER” (2024/STREET DREAMS STUDIOUS TOKYO) / “ACROSS” (2023/Bumpodo Gallery) /
Hankyu Men's Osaka "Contemporary Art Gallery"
Located in the heart of Umeda, Osaka, Hankyu Men's Osaka's Contemporary Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that actively holds exhibitions of well-known domestic and international artists as well as up-and-coming young artists. Since its opening in March 2022, it has held solo exhibitions by artists such as Shun Sudo, Yutaokuda, and Masami Yamazaki, and has been highly praised by art collectors and enthusiasts.
How to sell your work
The works will be available for sale on a first-come, first-served basis from 11:00 on July 31st in the store (Hankyu Men's Osaka "Contemporary Art Gallery").
Purchases can also be made through the online shop " HANKYU HANSHIN E-STORES ."
*Orders will be placed via Remo Order.
More details will be announced on social media at a later date.
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Event Outline
- Venue name: Hankyu Men's Osaka "Contemporary Art Gallery" (B1F)
・Exhibition name: Born New Art in OSAKA
・Date and time: July 31, 2024 (Wednesday) - August 12, 2024 (Monday)
・Business hours: Weekdays / 11:00-20:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays / 10:00-20:00
・Venue: 7-10 Kakuta-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0017 ・Access: Directly connected to Hankyu Line "Osaka Umeda Station" / 2-minute walk from Exit 1 of Subway Tanimachi Line "Higashi Umeda Station" / 5-minute walk from the East Exit of Hanshin Line "Osaka Umeda Station" / 5-minute walk from the South Exit of JR "Osaka Station"
See access on the website
・Admission fee: Free ・URL: https://web.hh-online.jp/hankyu-mens/shop/?cid=mgs_art
・Organizer: Plus Art Co., Ltd. ・Operator: Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores Co., Ltd.
