"Usa-kun Exhibition" by Chisa Kataoka June 2012, 6 - June 4, 2012
Venue: Art Gallery T+
Date: December 2012, 6 - January 4, 2012
Exhibitor: Chisa Kataoka (3rd year, Western Painting)
This is an exhibition of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works.
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Upon entering the gallery, I was greeted by some truly mysterious creatures. Their bodies have rounded torsos and facial features, and are brightly fluorescent. Their shapes vary from individual to individual, with some having two or four legs, some with two or more eyes, and some with strange antennae. They look cute and pop at first glance, but sometimes their brains are exposed, which can be shocking to viewers. Sometimes there are several needles stuck in the exposed brain, but they remain expressionless and do not appear to be in any pain.
Many of them stand in various spaces within the canvases hung on the wall. In the darkness of nowhere, on a bench lit by a street lamp, or lying down in the desert. However, as a rule, they do not move actively. They stare into the distance in a deserted space. Even if we stand in front of the work and stare at their strange appearances, they never make eye contact with us. Their gaze seems to stretch on forever, easily passing through our presence in front of them.
Well, they are attractive enough on canvas, but this time they have also made their way into the three-dimensional space we live in as sculptures. Their smooth bodies are covered in wool and felt, and they are staring off into the distance on their exhibition stands. Their appearance is sometimes even more attractive than when they are inside the canvas, and each one exudes a strong presence as a "living thing." The captions in the form of speech bubbles contain onomatopoeic sounds such as "munching" and "shaking," making them look more lively than when they are in the flat world.
A strange world created by strange creatures. No one knows where they will go after they have advanced from two dimensions to three. (Kenta Tamaya)
