ourselves

by Yuichi Yokoyama

Size: H13.2xW9.5in (H33.5xW24.2cm)
Year: 2007
Edition: original
Medium: acrylic on canvas board
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The compiled drawings of faces titled 'ourselves' consists of unique and almost unrecognizable shapes. Yokoyama's fascination with faces comes from his childhood. Even today, the artist sees faces on trash cans and trains.

Yokoyama admits to avoid thinking of a character for each face. However, the viewers cannot help but to try to see their own selves or identify someone close to them. "Ourselves" therefore evokes an imagery that unintentionally conveys closeness and intimacy. Fascination with faces makes it easy for us to feel identified.

Yokoyama uses manga books as a main media of his expression. And his paintings or drawings are usually the spin-off from his books. Many characters show up, move around or do something without any explicit conclusion in his manga. And all of the characters have different faces. "Ourselves" is a drawing that let us focus on the uniqueness of each face. In addition to that, the color gives us another depth to perceive it compared to the black and white faces in his books.

For an interview with the artist click here.

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See the world flows without labeling it: Interview with Yuichi Yokoyama Nov. 28, 2014 [Interview] After graduating from university majoring in oil painting, Yokoyama chose to draw manga which is widely known for his unique style. His manga doesn't have a dramatic conclusion or touching ending. Simply, time passes by and things go on but in a dynamic or funny way. Yokoyama doubts emotions and words since it may prevent us from understanding our complicated sensualities. Yokoyama talked how he developed his style and how he captures the world. He suggests us to see things without labeling them. Not to label with human perceptions.