“Connect With Green” — introducing the artist Masataka Kougo
Masataka Kougo
Born in 1992 in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.
Became an independent photographer in 2019.
Drawing on the idea that the sensations we feel in daily life are intimately connected to the origins of life and the process of evolution, he makes this the driving force of his work.His series include "Tsukikusa," "Wo Xihuan Chi" and "Mountains and People."
▽Masataka Kougo Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/masataka_kougo/
[Works] *Only a selection of works is shown here.
acrylic panel
H297×W420×D23(mm)
2022
Tsukikusa #06
acrylic panel
H294×W210×D23(mm)
2022
Tsukikusa #07
acrylic panel
H294×W210×D23(mm)
2022
Tsukikusa #14
acrylic panel
H210×W294×D23(mm)
2022
Tsukikusa #15
acrylic panel
H210×W294×D23(mm)
2022
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[Staff Comment]
These works let you feel the fragility and preciousness of life, and seem to convey an important message we tend to overlook in our daily lives!
The delicate portraits create a space where time seems to stand still, and it truly captivates the eye.✨
They leave you with a gentle feeling—one that makes you want to give thanks to the nature that brings us such peace!
Please do come and visit us at the venue!
[Exhibition Information]
This exhibition invites you to consider what a "comfortable space" that coexists with nature truly means, now that years of the pandemic have transformed our notions of home and office.
With outings restricted, more and more people have come to want, in the very places where they and their loved ones live, things that let them cherish objects for years and offer the "awareness" that comes with reflective time. Among such things, art that draws on nature—terrariums, bonsai and the like—gained great popularity during the pandemic, and many people likely brought such pieces into their homes.
In this exhibition, we once again turn our attention to art that lets you feel the texture of nature and contemplate the timescale of the Earth, presenting works that bring new depth to everyday life.
The key to enjoying this exhibition lies in works—found nowhere else—that express the dynamism and delicacy of the natural world, from landscapes to living things. Using moss, wood, soil, water and other elements of nature, the artists consistently give form to nature's beauty. From pieces that distill concepts at the cellular scale to terrariums, bonsai, ceramics and photography, you can enjoy works and expressions of widely varying scale, all within a single space.
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Participating Artists and Exhibition Overview]
*Please check each artist's social media for the days they will be in attendance.
Hours: Monday, November 28, 2022 – Sunday, December 11, 2022, 10:00 - 21:00
*Hours may change due to the impact of COVID-19. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Address: Shibuya Scramble Square, Shops & Restaurants 14F
(2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002)
Access: About 30 seconds to 1 minute from JR Shibuya Station (Yamanote Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line), Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station (Fukutoshin Line, Hanzomon Line, Ginza Line), and Tokyu Shibuya Station (Toyoko Line, Den-en-toshi Line).
Works are available for purchase at the exhibition, and will also be sold online during the period.
