[Author introduction] Asahi Sugai
Introducing HOLBEIN ART FAIR 2022 3rd artist Asahi Sugai
Asahi Sugai
The appearance of my work changes over time. Over time, the silver foil rusts, the oil turns yellow, and the cyanotype fades, causing the original silver-colored screen to gradually discolor. Therefore, it is impossible to predict exactly what a work will look like months, years, or even decades from now.
Traditionally, paintings have been expected to remain unchanged. Even if the actual motif decays and disappears before our eyes, the image drawn by the artist remains the same in the painting and remains as a substitute for memories and records.
However, the images of my works are constantly changing, and you will never see them the same way again.
When you come face-to-face with these works, what emerges is not time that has been stopped and contained within the painting, but rather the past that is yet to come, the future that has passed, or the vague and ungraspable "present moment." I think so.
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[Career]
Academic background
2020 Completed doctoral course, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Aichi University of Arts
2017 Study abroad at Tufts University School of Art and Design (Boston) 2016 Completed master's program at Aichi University of Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts
Solo exhibition
2019 The past to come, the future that has passed, the vague present, Gallery Valeur, Aichi
2017 eggo 0059 Asahi Sugai Exhibition, Taigado, Kyoto
Main group exhibitions
2021 Chair with blue time/Chair with green light, Light Gallery, Aichi
2020 Framework, HRD Fine Art, Kyoto
2017 Art University Student Exhibition, SEZON ART GALLERY, Tokyo
2017 Kissing the Wall, Tufts University School of Art Museum, Boston
2017 The Drawn World, Tufts University School of Art Museum, Boston
2017 Arts in Bunkacho An explosion of excitement, Former Ministry of Education Building, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Tokyo
2016 Painting as a substance, Shohyakudo Gallery, Tokyo 2016 Sea full of vision, Contemporary Gallery, Kyoto 2016 Technique Metamorphosis Exhibition, Aichi University of Arts Satellite Gallery, Aichi
2014 CUBIC MUSEUM, Silpakorn University, Bangkok 2014 Japan-Thailand Art Student Exchange Exhibition, Chiang Mai University Fine Arts Gallery, Chiang Mai
2014 Parallel hexagon, Galerie Kusabue, Aichi
Residency production
2019 AGA LAB Residency Program, Amsterdam
Awards
2017 34th Research Grant, Nitto Foundation for the Promotion of Science
2016 2016 Scholarship, Hotta Foundation 2016 D Art Award, Hori Science and Art Foundation 2015 30th Holbein Scholarship, Holbein Art Supplies Co., Ltd.
2015 Overseas Travel Expenses Grant for High Achievement Students, Aichi Prefectural University of Arts
【the work】
for an observation #1
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium,
for an observation #2
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium,
for an observation #3
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium,
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium, ac
oil, and grease on aluminum sheet
H250×W250(mm)
2019
Untitled (astrolabe) #3
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium,
oil, and grease on aluminum sheet
H250×W250(mm)
2019
Untitled (astrolabe) #4
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium,
oil, and grease on aluminum sheet
H250×W250(mm)
2019
Untitled (astrolabe) #9
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium,
oil, and grease on aluminum sheet
H250×W250(mm)
2019
Untitled (astrolabe) #10
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium,
oil, and grease on aluminum sheet
H250×W250(mm)
2019
Untitled
Cyanotype, acrylic gel medium, silver leaf, and paper on panel
H455 × W333 × D20 (mm)
2021
List of works by Asahi Sugai▽
https://pls-art-shop.com/collections/%E9%A0%88%E8%B2%9D
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[Exhibition view]
This is a work whose color changes depending on the nature of the work!
The photos in the work list are taken immediately after completion, so you can enjoy comparing them to see how they have changed! 🧭
[Staff comment]
Sugai's work uses a photographic technique called cyanotype, which develops color when exposed to ultraviolet light, and I think it's interesting that there are so many ways to enjoy works that change over time! Magnificent works that make you imagine celestial bodies have a mysterious charm that calms your mind✨ (Mogi)
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