Tenmyouya Hisashi: Game of Thought

Whitestone Gallery is delighted to present Game of Thought, the first solo exhibition of Japanese artist Tenmyouya Hisashi in Hong Kong. The exhibition showcases a curated collection of works, including both new creations and selected pieces from 2020. This exhibition offers a captivating exploration through the fusion of traditional Japanese themes and contemporary artistic expression. The opening reception will take place on 23 November 2024, from 6 to 8 PM, featuring a live Taiko drum performance, with the artist present.

Born in Tokyo in 1966, Tenmyouya Hisashi is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his unique style, Neo-Nihonga, which revives traditional Japanese painting for modern audiences. Tenmyouya has consistently depicted heroic images in the history and context of Japanese art, from the raging gods of the mythical world, armored warriors, Edo knights, and modern Sentai heroes. He has participated in significant exhibitions, including The American Effect - Global Perspective on the United States, 1990-2003 at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York (2003) and the 17th Biennale of Sydney in Australia (2010). His works are collected by various renowned public institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Chazen Museum of Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, and Takamatsu City Museum of Art.