Melody Blue: Katsuyoshi INOKUMA x LEE Chae｜Exhibition Information

Whitestone Gallery Taipei is pleased to announce a dual exhibition Melody Blue by Japanese artist Katsuyoshi INOKUMA and South Korean artist LEE Chae. Both artists use blue as the primary color tone on their canvases, creating an elegant and variable blue through delicate layering techniques. The exhibition features several of their latest works from recent years and runs from July 13th to August 24th, with an opening event on July 13th at 4 pm, where the artists will be present. Additionally, there will be a live musical performance at the opening. We cordially invite you to join the event and experience a refreshing summer blues moment.

Katsuyoshi INOKUMA (b.1951) transitioned from concrete expression to abstract art in the 1990s. His IN BLUE series, which he began in 1993, showcases this evolution. Initially characterized by vibrant colors dripped onto canvases, his more recent works feature white, black, yellow and other colored rectangular shapes intertwining harmoniously with blue, creating a dynamic interplay of graduated and blended hues. Plentiful layers of blue are based on a pink underlayer and overlaid with multiple shades of blue by the artist. The artist then employs sandpaper to polish the surface, incorporating coffee powder into the oil paint to create varied textures. Ultimately, ultramarine blue dominates the surface, becoming emblematic of INOKUMA's distinctive blue (INOKUMA blue). The beauty and serenity of the paintings engage the audience, inviting them to experience the profoundness and tranquility of blue.

LEE Chae (b.1989) interprets blue, often regarded as a "cold" color, as embodying the calmness of winter, awaiting the arrival of spring. LEE meticulously applies each stroke on canvases with a delicate technique, painting in silence to layer thin colors and slowly erase them without leaving any traces. This repetitive creative process resembles a meditative action.

Exhibition Details

• Melody Blue: Katsuyoshi INOKUMA x LEE Chae
• Date: 13 July - 24 August 2024
• Venue: Space I, Whitestone Gallery, Taipei
• Address: No. 1, Jihu Road, Neihu District, Taipei City

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