[전시] Born New Art in OSAKA, 7월 31일 한큐 멘즈 오사카에서 개막 (Geoffrey Bouillot / 나카츠가와 쇼타 / 히로세 쇼코 / DAI GOTO. / Yeka Haski / 사나다 쇼타로)

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.

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.

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) /

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 exhibited 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 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.

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) /