Plus Art Co., Ltd. (English: 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, will hold a solo exhibition of Ryuichi Oka at +ART GALLERY on the 3rd floor of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya from June 24, 2024.
ABOUTExhibition
<Production Method>
Using mainly silk, dyes and silver foil as materials and the traditional dyeing and weaving technique of Yuzen dyeing, I create and develop two-dimensional paintings based on motifs of scenes and landscapes I see and feel in my everyday life.
<Comment from the artist>
“I wanted to create some artwork again after a long time, so I decided to resume my creative activities.
Although he tells people around him that he is not without creative endeavors, he says that he doesn't have the time and is busy with work.
I was ashamed of myself for not creating anything for over 15 years, using various excuses.
I retired when the COVID-19 pandemic was lifted, and over the past few months I have been able to set up a creative environment and present several pieces.
At the moment, I am only making things that I want to make and things that I want, so I may not be able to show them to everyone, but I would be happy if you would take a look and enjoy the experience.
I look forward to seeing you all there.”
Ryuichi Oka
Biography
[Exhibition history]
2004: Purchase Award at the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduation Exhibition (Tokyo University of the Arts Museum)
2023: Resuming creative activities Selected for the 10th Japan Art Exhibition, 4 Subjects of Craft Arts
2024 62nd Japanese Contemporary Crafts Art Exhibition Selected 2024 Spring Nikaten Exhibition Selected Mitsukoshi Isetan Senju Hiroshi Japanese Painting Grand Prize Exhibition
[Exhibition]
"Shinjuku Four-person Exhibition/Shinjuku" "Tokyo University of the Arts Graduation Exhibition/Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum"
"TEXTILE01'-04'/Art University Student Hall" "Owase Hinoki Festa Creare/Mie Prefecture"
"Two-person exhibition (HARF & HARF) / Ginza Sembikiya Gallery", "Solo exhibition / Meguro Gallery U" and many others
[Collection]
Tokyo University of the Arts Museum/Sembikiya Gallery/Ao no Ie Beauty Salon/United Arrows/Other private collections
[Biography]
2002 Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Crafts, Department of Textiles
2004: Graduated with honors from the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, majoring in dyeing and weaving
2009: Part-time lecturer at the Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Crafts, Textile Lab. Worked in a special printing company, producing interior decorations for stores, television, stage shows, events, etc.
Engaged in interior and exterior decoration and artwork work for a major coffee chain store.
2023: He retired in 2023 to pursue his own creative endeavors and resumed his creative endeavors.
Regarding sales methods and merchandise
Works for sale will be announced and displayed at the +ART Online Shop or in-store (+ART GALLERY) from 11:00 on June 10th, and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis .
*Digital data of the canvas work will be sent directly to the purchaser by email. Please note that we manage the artist name, work name, file creation date, and creator name here, so if they have been tampered with or changed, they will not be able to be verified.
We also plan to sell limited edition goods at the venue. More details will be announced on social media at a later date.
Visiting Days / Public Relations
Please refer to each social media account for the dates when the artists will be present.
Works Inquiry
If you would like a list of works, please contact us at the address below or Instagram.
Email: staff@pls-art.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plsart.inc/
Event Outline
・Venue name: +ART GALLERY (Shibuya Fukuras Tokyu Plaza 3F)
・Exhibition name: Ryoichi OKA Solo Exhibition
Date and time: June 24th (Mon) - July 7th (Sun), 2024, Business hours: 11:00-20:00
*Business hours may change due to the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please check the official website for regular updates.
・ Venue: Shibuya Tokyu Plaza 3F (1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043 Shibuya Fukuras Tokyu Plaza 3F)
Access: Directly connected to the Shibuya Fukuras Pedestrian Deck via the West Exit of Shibuya Station on the JR Lines
About 3 minutes walk from Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, Denentoshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Ginza Line, and Fukutoshin Line
・Admission fee: Free
・URL:https://pls-art-shop.com/
・Organizer: Plus Art Co., Ltd.
