Event: Familiar Strangers by Yoskay Yamamoto @ LeBasse (June 12)
"Familiar Strangers" is a solo exhibition by Japanese artist Yoskay Yamamoto scheduled to open June 12th @ LeBasse Projects, which will showcase "a range of mediums including paintings, hand carved wood sculptures, and both solid metal and cast resin pieces."
[CLICK THRU for event details and select artwork previews]
Shown above are production pieces made from an original sculpt by Yoskay, which features a familiar Astroboy aesthetic. Produced by LeBasse Projects, the 10-pcs limited metal-Astroboys have since been sold out, while the all-Black resin pieces will be made available only at the opening of the show (as well as a small number online on Paper Tiger come Monday morning). Limited to 100 pcs, price is not revealed at this time.
'Familiar Strangers'
A Solo Exhibition by Yoskay Yamamoto
June 12th - July 10th, 2010
Artist reception: Saturday, June 12th, 7-10pm
[Preview currently viewable online here]
EVENT-PRESS: LeBasse Projects is proud to announce, Familiar Strangers, a solo exhibition from Japanese artist Yoskay Yamamoto. This will be the artist's third solo exhibition with the gallery, and will mark his most diverse body of work to date. The show represents a breakthrough in work from Yamamoto containing both painting and sculptural work. The show will reflect a continuation of intimate statements of self-expression that began in his last series of exhibitions.
Yamamoto's previous exhibition focused on the artists' external struggles and experiences while 'Familiar Strangers' is inspired by a detachment from one's inner self and the rediscovery of ones true nature. Using some of his iconic characters, Yamamoto adds new depth including a thematic use of flowers in the work. Flowers have been chosen because according to Yamamoto. 'They (flowers) carry the essence of growth, but also have such a fragile state.' The cycle of growth, blossoming and decay echo the circular nature of his previous exhibitions.
The new exhibit will feature a range of mediums including paintings, hand carved wood sculptures, and both solid metal and cast resin pieces.
[CLICK THRU for event details and select artwork previews]
Shown above are production pieces made from an original sculpt by Yoskay, which features a familiar Astroboy aesthetic. Produced by LeBasse Projects, the 10-pcs limited metal-Astroboys have since been sold out, while the all-Black resin pieces will be made available only at the opening of the show (as well as a small number online on Paper Tiger come Monday morning). Limited to 100 pcs, price is not revealed at this time.
'Familiar Strangers'
A Solo Exhibition by Yoskay Yamamoto
June 12th - July 10th, 2010
Artist reception: Saturday, June 12th, 7-10pm
[Preview currently viewable online here]
EVENT-PRESS: LeBasse Projects is proud to announce, Familiar Strangers, a solo exhibition from Japanese artist Yoskay Yamamoto. This will be the artist's third solo exhibition with the gallery, and will mark his most diverse body of work to date. The show represents a breakthrough in work from Yamamoto containing both painting and sculptural work. The show will reflect a continuation of intimate statements of self-expression that began in his last series of exhibitions.
Yamamoto's previous exhibition focused on the artists' external struggles and experiences while 'Familiar Strangers' is inspired by a detachment from one's inner self and the rediscovery of ones true nature. Using some of his iconic characters, Yamamoto adds new depth including a thematic use of flowers in the work. Flowers have been chosen because according to Yamamoto. 'They (flowers) carry the essence of growth, but also have such a fragile state.' The cycle of growth, blossoming and decay echo the circular nature of his previous exhibitions.
The new exhibit will feature a range of mediums including paintings, hand carved wood sculptures, and both solid metal and cast resin pieces.
