Akira Ikezoe
Born in 1979, Kohchi prefecture, Japan. He currently lives and works in Tokyo. He holds a BA from Tama Art University. He received the Tomio Koyama Gallery Award and Gallery Naruyama Award at GEISAI #10 in 2006, which is an art fair founded by Takashi Murakami aiming to give a chance for the emerging artists to show their works. Ikezoe also had an show at Esso gallery, New York, in 2008 and 2009.
Ikezoe draws a human with muscular and strong body. He was inspired by the master artist Michelangelo who draws human with every muscle precisely. For Ikezoe, Michelangelo's expression of body looked unreal and abnormal. Ikezoe saw the adoration of people who dreams their perfect body in it.
Nature such as trees, leaves and animals often comes in to Ikezoe's artwork. People are now trying to control the nature. Breeded dogs, human body done with the plastic surgery or artificial rain at the Beijing Olympic. The nature we should respect are under these secondarily-manufactured nature. Maybe just the spirit will remain there.
Awards
2006
Tomio Koyama Gallery Award and Gallery Naruyama Award at GEISAI #10
Works
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Exhibition
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- Exhibtion view of "Future Primitive, Akira Ikezoe / Sawako Tanizawa" at MA2Galllery,
2010
- Exhibtion view of 'Future Primitive, Akira Ikezoe / Sawako Tanizawa' at MA2Galllery,
2010
- Exhibtion view of "Future Primitive, Akira Ikezoe / Sawako Tanizawa" at MA2Galllery,
2010
- Exhibtion view of "Space as Protagonist" at Esso galllery, 2008
- Exhibtion view of "Space as Protagonist" at Esso galllery, 2008
Solo Exhibition
2009
"ephemeral garden," ESSO gallery, New York
Group Exhibition
2010
"Future Primitive", Akira Ikezoe / Sawako Tanizawa, MA2Gallery, Tokyo
2008
"Space as Protagonist", ESSO gallery, New York
2007
"Geisai Maiami," Miami, USA
2006
"Geisai #10," Tokyo
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Born in 1979, Kohchi prefecture, Japan. He currently lives and works in Tokyo. He holds a BA from Tama Art University. He received the Tomio Koyama Gallery Award and Gallery Naruyama Award at GEISAI #10 in 2006, which is an art fair founded by Takashi Murakami aiming to give a chance for the emerging artists to show their works. Ikezoe also had an show at Esso gallery, New York, in 2008 and 2009. Ikezoe draws a human with muscular and strong body. He was inspired by the master artist Michelangelo who draws human with every muscle precisely. For Ikezoe, Michelangelo's expression of body looked unreal and abnormal. Ikezoe saw the adoration of people who dreams their perfect body in it. Nature such as trees, leaves and animals often comes in to Ikezoe's artwork. People are now trying to control the nature. Breeded dogs, human body done with the plastic surgery or artificial rain at the Beijing Olympic. The nature we should respect are under these secondarily-manufactured nature. Maybe just the spirit will remain there. Awards
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Exhibition
- click images to enlarge
- Exhibtion view of "Future Primitive, Akira Ikezoe / Sawako Tanizawa" at MA2Galllery, 2010
- Exhibtion view of 'Future Primitive, Akira Ikezoe / Sawako Tanizawa' at MA2Galllery, 2010
- Exhibtion view of "Future Primitive, Akira Ikezoe / Sawako Tanizawa" at MA2Galllery, 2010
- Exhibtion view of "Space as Protagonist" at Esso galllery, 2008
- Exhibtion view of "Space as Protagonist" at Esso galllery, 2008
Solo Exhibition
| 2009 | "ephemeral garden," ESSO gallery, New York |
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Group Exhibition
| 2010 | "Future Primitive", Akira Ikezoe / Sawako Tanizawa, MA2Gallery, Tokyo |
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| 2008 | "Space as Protagonist", ESSO gallery, New York |
| 2007 | "Geisai Maiami," Miami, USA |
| 2006 | "Geisai #10," Tokyo |
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- Akira Ikezoe
- Hiro Kurata
- Tomokazu Matsuyama
- Yasumasa Morimura
- Daido Moriyama
- Kyoko Nagashima
- Yoko Ono
- Paramodel
- Katsuhiro Saiki
- Toshio Shibata
- Tetsuya Tamanoi
- Keiichi Tanaami
- Kazuhito Tanaka
- Kosuke Tsumura
- Ai Yamaguchi
- Soji Yamakawa
- Kenji Yanobe
- Yuichi Yokoyama
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Exhibition |
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Interview |
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Press |
- Kohei Nawa talked about his studio managent
- Apr. 21, 2013
- [Interview]
- Artist talk titled "Artist studios today" by Kohei Nawa, Yusuke Komuta and Naoki Tomita was held at G-Tokyo. As we may imagine as a typical artist who works lonely in a studio, their styles are not like that. Nawa's studio works as a team to solve problems and respect each abilities to overcome any difficulties. Other two young painters have opened a new space last year and looking for their new way as a creation space.
- Ultimate paper expression :Interview with Yuko Someya
- Apr. 20, 2013
- [Interview]
- At a first glance, it is hard to tell how Yuko Someya's work was created. It may look like a painting but actually a collage of papers cut out or torn. Her work stands out not only for its dynamic structure, but for its details such as hand written patterns and textures of paper. She talked about connections or relations which have been changed since internet came to our life.
- Bringing the power of nature into ceramic: Interview with Takuro Kuwata
- Apr. 07, 2013
- [Interview]
- Takuro Kuwata is a young artist who works in ceramics. He has developed his own style originally starting from traditional techniques. During the interview, he shared his ideas behind joyful colors, forms and materials which distinguish him from traditional ceramic art. His works are powerful and happy. He respects and enjoys the power of nature by bringing its characters directly into his work.
- A place to notice your hidden character : Interview with Kyoko Nagashima at exhibition “THERE”
- Mar. 21, 2013
- [Interview]
- While interviewing Nagashima, one question repeatedly came up in my mind. "Do I really understand my own character?" She told me about her interest toward the subconscious part of human beings. Her work provides a place for viewers to think about who they are.
- Interview with Tomoko Fukushi, “Boarding” at Yamamoto Gendai
- Mar. 19, 2013
- [Interview]
- Tomoko Fukushi's works are drawn on a white board with a black parmanent marker. "Why drawing on a white board?" may be one of the questions the viewers ask themselves. This question is a good point to start a journey through the life of an artist who tried to find her own expression.
- Interview with Makiko Kudo at her solo exhibition in Tomio Koyama gallery
- Mar. 08, 2013
- [Interview]
- Makiko Kudo's painting recalls your memory and opens your inner sense. Kudo has a very sensitive perception to discern what she likes and what she cares from her surroundings. She depicts what she felt carefully but dynamically on a canvas. Through the interview, you will know how many of her memories are hidden in one painting. And that must be the reason why her paintings stimulate your inner sense.
- >>more..
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