What: GR Gallery is honored to announce “Shadow Pieces”, the first solo exhibition of Meguru Yamaguchi with the gallery. The show will reveal the latest series of artworks (titled “Shadow Piece”) conceived by the artist appositely for this occasion. It will put together 15 brand new original pieces, always executed with the artist’s signature wood cut out technique, but introducing for the first time new color gradients and more intrepid material overlapping. A new print, also inspired from this new concept, will be released during the third week of the show.
When: Opening reception: Wednesday June 12th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm(Exhibition Dates:June 12 – July 12,2019).The artist will attend the opening event and members of the press can contact GR galleryin advance to schedule a private viewing and an interview with the artist.
Where: GR Gallery, 255 Bowery (between Houston & Stanton) New York, NY 10002| info@gr-gallery.com| tel: +1 212 273 2900
Who: MEGURU YAMAGUCHI(Tokyo, 1984)
About the Exhibition: “Shadow Piece” aims to showcase the unique creative approach of genial artist Meguru Yamaguchi by unveiling his new series of works that is driving his ethereal powerful aesthetic towards new standards. Taking inspiration from ancient Japanese calligraphy and reinventing the traditional abstract expressionism, Meguru wisely adds a bold shot of urban culture and hype, playing with the 3rd dimension and creating a mesmerizing visual effect through a dynamic use of colors and different materials overlap. A selection of recent works by Japanese artist Katsuzo Yamaguchi in the second room of the gallery, will complete the exhibition.