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Playground｜James Jarvis x Nicolas Jullien x Ryuichi Ohira | Exhibition Information
AKI Gallery is set to launch a fresh chapter of Pop Art featuring three artists - James JARVIS (British, b. 1970), Nicolas JULLIEN (French, b. 1985), Ryuichi OHIRA (Japan, b. 1982) - that is sure to captivate your senses. The group exhibition "Playground" will showcase the vibrant Pop Art spirit and enrich your mind.
James JARVIS (British, b. 1970) is an accomplished artist, illustrator, and toy designer whose distinctive style has earned him widespread recognition and acclaim. He has collaborated with a range of clients, including Coca-Cola, Nike, Uniqlo, Ikea, and Sony. Notably, Jarvis is celebrated for his innovative expression of original characters. Despite their simplicity, his creations are highly regarded for their comical and ironical reflections of contemporary society in a state of constant transformation.
(James JARVIS | Untitled | Drawing on paper | 83.8 x 59.3 cm (excl. frame) | 2022)
Nicolas JULLIEN (French, b. 1985) is a multi-talented artist who specializes in sculpture, music, and film animation. He is particularly drawn to the rough textures of wood and has developed a unique sculptural practice that challenges the limitations of this medium. Jullien's playful characters are at once misanthropic and comforting, with a raw and naive quality that leaves viewers with a warm-hearted feeling.
(Nicolas JULLIEN | Lazy Black Swan | Limewood, acrylic paint | 18 x 66 x 11 cm | 2023)
Ryuichi OHIRA (Japan, b. 1982) is a sculptor who primarily works with wood. Known for its high level of plasticity, wood remains an indispensable material in our cultural activities. The artist maintains a strong focus on the original characteristics of this material and create “remain undefined in meaning” sculptures motivated by primitive instinct of human creativity. The contrasts between media and artist's unique and explosive creative mode, which makes the works capture the essence of human desire.
(Ryuichi OHIRA | The Triple Hearts | Camphor and fluorescent pain | 44 x 37 x 15 cm | 2023)
Get ready to have some fun at AKI Gallery from May 13th, 2023 to June 11th, 2023, and join us for the "Playground" exhibition!
Exhibition Details
- Playground｜James Jarvis x Nicolas Jullien x Ryuichi Ohira | Exhibition
- Date: 13 May - 11 Jun 2023
- Time: Tuesday to Sunday 12:00-18:30
- Venue: AKI Gallery
- Address: 141 Min Tsu W. Rd., Taipei 10369
Information Source: Provided by AKI Gallery