Jad Fair - paper-cuttings

Hiromart Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Animal Friends, an exhibition of paper-cuttings by Jad Fair who is an artist and musician, the best known as a co-founder of the legendary alternative rock band Half Japanese.

The exhibition features new works with a theme of animal – every piece was created for this exhibition, which is Jad Fair’s 5th solo exhibition with Hiromart Gallery following much loved solo exhibitions held in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.

Animal Friends

March 25 – April 26, 2020

Artist:          Jad Fair

Hours:         1 to 7 pm, Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and April 15. (and by appointment)

1. *As of April 11, we regret to inform you that we decided to cancel the Jad Fair solo show: Animal Friends due to avoid COVID-19 impact and to give priority for our clients' health and safety.
   

2. *As of April 6; after hearing the announcement of the state of Emergency Declaration in Japan will be released, the exhibition will be temporary closed from April 8, reopen undecided.
   

3. * As our response to Tokyo governor’s urge to not-to-go-out on the last weekend of March, we will be temporary closed on March 28 and 29. For the weekend of April 4, 5,  please contact the gallery for an appointment.
   

4. *We may have the admission limit when the space is crowded.
   

5. *Please understand hours and closure of the gallery may be subject to change without notice depends on the situation. If necessary, we will inform via gallery’s Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
   
   

Artist Reception Cancellation Notice: We are sorry to announce we have came to the decision of cancellation of the Artist reception on March 22 due to the situation. The exhibition will be held as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding

Artist Statement on Animal Friends:

My home is in the country. I have two dogs and two horses. I feel a strong connection with animals. It’s a wonderful world full of animal friends. Cats, dogs, horses, donkey, birds, giraffe, alligator, and fish.

In 1974, with his brother David, Jad Fair co-founded the lo-fi alternative rock group Half Japanese. Over the ensuing four decades, Half Japanese released over 30 records, and in the process, attracted a solid base of fans passionate about the band’s pure, unbridled enthusiasm for rock and roll.

Jad also performs and records as a solo artist, and occasionally collaborates with such musicians as Danielson, Daniel Johnston, Teenage Fanclub, Moe Tucker (of Velvet Underground), Yo La Tengo, Steve Shelly and Thurston Moore (of Sonic Youth), John Zorn, Kramer, and more.

Jad’s talent for album cover design (he designed many of Half Japanese’s and all of his own solo album covers) led Jad to a second career as visual artist. His simple, joyous drawings and intricate complex paper cuttings are shown in galleries around the world. Books of his artwork have been published in the U.S., UK, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Portugal and Japan.

Image on TOP: Four Fish

Below:

Good

Happy

Song Bird

Notes:

•　Please note that the exhibition will be on view as scheduled from Wednesday, March 25th.

1. •  As For the Jad  Fair with Lumberob & Cushions Japan Tour, cancellation notice has been announced from Sweet Dreams Press (sweetdreamspress.com). For Tour cancellation details, please visit their website.
   

Please contact us for information and availability on the artworks: info(at)hiromartgallery.com

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