Masanobu Sakakibara - Paintings

Hiromart Gallery is delighted to present Standby - the second solo exhibition of Masanobu Sakakibara, featuring new paintings.

In recent works, he depicts imaginary video scenes with rich, deep colors, light and dark shadows. 

Standby

October 6 - November 13, 2021

Artist:          Masanobu Sakakibara

Hours:         1 to 7 pm, Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Holidays
                   Appointment only on Sundays

Please kindly note:

1. *Admission may be limited when the space is crowded.
   

2. *Please wear a face mask or covering.
   

3. *Please understand that hours and closure times of the gallery may be subject to change without notice depending on the situation concerning COVID-19.
   

   If necessary, we will inform via gallery’s Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Thank you and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Artist Statement on Standby:

I produce paintings based on the inspiration of video game images from my childhood – nowadays its called retro games. To transform these paintings into works of art, I’m injecting my own knowledge into the work. Through the paintings in this exhibition, you can find my feelings that I want to hide and avoid, other than the Battle with Monsters. Right now we are all on standby for the next action, hiding ourselves from the misfortune.

Masanobu Sakakibara

Born in 1981 in Kitami, Hokkaido.

He studied painting at Kanazawa College of Art in Ishikawa pref., and graduated in 2004.

Currently lives and works in Saitama pref.

In 2019, his work accepted for the Shell Art Award exhibition.

His debut solo exhibition with Hiromart Gallery was held in 2020.

Image on TOP: Standing by, oil on canvas, 2021

Below:

Avoid, oil on canvas, 2021

Solitary journey, watercolor, acrylic on paper, 2021

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

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