Masanobu Sakakibara - Paintings

Hiromart Gallery is delighted to present Don’t be afraid – a solo exhibition of Masanobu Sakakibara.

In recent years of works, he depicts imaginary video game scenes with rich, deep colors, as well as light and dark shadows. The show features new paintings especially made for this exhibition, including small watercolor pieces.

Don’t be afraid

January 11 - February 12, 2023

Artist:          Masanobu Sakakibara

Hours:         1 to 7 pm, Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and National Holiday; Feb. 11

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

2. *Please wear a face mask or covering.
   

3. *Refrain from visiting if you have any symptoms such as a fever, cough etc.
   

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Artist Statement:

I make paintings of my imaginary game scenes based on the inspiration of video games from my childhood. Nowadays, it’s called retro games. To transform these paintings into works of art, I’m injecting my knowledge into the work. What I have been thinking recently is that if you follow your instinct, this is the pattern, “Be-afraid, then Become-aggressive, and finally, Knock-opponent-down.” This pattern also becomes amusements. This rule can also be adapted to video games and I enjoy that as well. My paintings reflect this theory. However, if you show aggression in the real world, it can be pretty much a big problem. In the actual world of today, I tell myself, “Don’t be afraid.” This is the title for this exhibition.

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.

Hiromart Galery curated his solo exhibition in 2020, and 2021.

Image on TOP: Who filled you with horror?,  72.7x60.6cm, 2022

Below: Soldier, PAUSE, 41x31.8cm, oil on canvas 2022

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