Yasuyo
Ruby-Like Jam and Blue Skies
01 (Tue) - 06 (Sun) October 2024
11:00 -18:00, Mon.- closed
Gallery G-77 presents "Ruby-Like Jam and Blue Skies," a solo exhibition by Yasuyo, featuring her latest series of abstract works. In this dynamic collection, Yasuyo delves into the interplay of joyful colors and varied textures using acrylic paints on canvas and paper. Her compositions blend spontaneity with thoughtful gestures, creating a rhythmic flow that captures the essence of everyday life.
Yasuyo expresses a deep connection to the extraordinary within the ordinary. Her work captures subtle, unexpected contrasts—like the vibrant energy of a "ruby-like jam" against the vastness of blue skies. Through her art, she conveys the inspiration and rhythms that stir her heart, inviting viewers to experience the world through their senses and memories. Each piece reflects the miracle of the present, celebrating the beauty in life’s fleeting moments.
Her distinctive style stands out through bold color choices and abstraction, weaving together rich tones with softer hues to create a balance between order and spontaneity. Expressive brushstrokes, fluid lines, and layered textures evoke moments of inspiration, encouraging viewers to explore the emotional depth behind each composition. This exhibition invites the audience to discover the beauty and rhythm that Yasuyo perceives in the everyday.
Featured Works
Exhibition View
Yasuyo
Born in Kyoto Received the purchase prize at the National University Print Exhibition. Selected for the Contemporary Print Biennale. Selected for the New York Print Art Biennale. After graduating from art university, artist moved to Tokyo and worked as an artist and illustrator. Yasuyo created illustrations depicting women and modern life for department stores, commercial facilities, brand advertisements, magazines, and books. In 2011, artist moved back to Kyoto and resumed her activities as an abstract expressionist. "Embarking on a purposeless journey, my work unfolds as an uncharted adventure, a quest to discover elusive beauty along the way. Through repetitive acts of drawing and deliberate dismantling, I transcend the confines of ego, allowing a new form to emerge on the canvas. It is within this process that I confront the duality of light and darkness, embracing their presence in both my art and my life. My artistic practice is characterized by innocent improvisation and an objective exploration of the world around me. Like the rhythmic dance of the body, my creative process flows with intuitive motions, guiding the strokes of my brush or the marks of my pen. In this harmonious interplay of spontaneity and observation, I strive to capture moments of profound significance and evoke emotions that resonate with viewers. With each artwork, I invite audiences to join me on this transformative voyage. Through the absence of a predefined destination, we engage in a shared experience, unearthing the unexpected and discovering beauty that was previously concealed. It is my hope that this journey, rooted in curiosity and open-mindedness, sparks introspection and encourages a deeper connection with the enigmatic forces that shape our existence. Ultimately, my work embodies the essence of exploration and embraces the notion that art has the power to transcend boundaries, challenge perceptions, and unlock new realms of understanding. It invites viewers to embark on their own personal odyssey, where the interplay of light and darkness illuminates hidden truths and the rhythmic pulse of life echoes through every stroke and line. Join me on this voyage, where purpose is relinquished, and the pursuit of beauty becomes the catalyst for profound transformation."