We present the third solo exhibition of the Japanese artist Tomoyuki Ueno in the gallery.

In this exhibition, Ueno combines three groups of works.

The first group comprises a further development of his Sky Sculptures, in which he combines the structures of marble slabs with structures of cloud formations in the form of photographs. He has now merged the two slabs (marble and photograph), which were previously arranged next to each other, by inserting the photograph into an opening in the marble slab. This creates an even closer connection between the two elements.

The second group comprises works from the “Forest” series, in which Ueno collects y-shaped branches in Berlin forests and connects them with metal rings to form transparent curtains or reliefs. An element shaped by nature is arranged in series, creating new geometric forms.

The third group of works is a premiere in the gallery, as this is the first time that Ueno is showing the results of his exploration of ceramic art, which is very important and respected in Japan. The oldest Japanese pottery is 16,000 years old, making it some of the oldest in the world. Ueno shows vases (as wall vases or free-standing vases) that hold individual branches and are reminiscent of the equally ancient Japanese art of ikebana.

The vases are closely linked to natural materials through the material (earth or clay) and thus seamlessly connect to his Skyscultures and Forest series.

The artist says: “The glaze is also a mixture of plant ash and lime, so the ceramic art incorporates the earth itself. Growing plants means celebrating the abundance of nature and at the same time taking a look at the origins of human art.”

 

Opening: 07.09.2024, 6 – 9 pm

Exhibition: 07.09. – 12.10.2024

Opening hours: Wed. – Sat., 1 – 6 p.m. and by appointment