[Hankyu Hanshin Department Store Co., Ltd.] [Hanshin Umeda Main Store] There is also live painting where the painting is completed right in front of your eyes. A painter who advocates the idea that “art will save the world”
We will be holding a solo exhibition by Gen (GEN).
*Hankyu Hanshin Department Store Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 17, 2024
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[Hanshin Umeda Main Store] There is also live painting where the painting is completed right in front of your eyes. We will be holding a solo exhibition by artist Gen, who advocates the idea that “art will save the world.”
*Gennobu – Yui Yusaku – *
* ■Hanshin Umeda Main Store 8th floor Hello Culture 2, 3, 4 “Gen Exhibition – Yui Yusaku” *
* ■September 18th (Wednesday) → 24th (Tuesday) *Ends at 5pm on the last day* * ■“Art Walk” Official URL: * *
https://www.hanshin-dept.jp/dept/e/bizyutsusanpo//
An art gallery at the Hanshin Umeda main store that provides events such as paintings, objects, and miscellaneous art goods that can be enjoyed around you.
This time, “Genten”
We would like to introduce you to “Yui Yusaku”. In 2024, Gen will be celebrating his 8th year as an active artist, and he has returned to his roots by visiting slums in the Philippines and Nepal, as well as disaster-stricken areas in Japan. , and we have been facing the question of what kind of future we humans are heading towards. This time, we will be holding a solo exhibition that will be the
culmination of our work so far.
・Work introduction
“Okay, let’s try smiling first. It might cheer us up.” Acrylic painting, height 162 x width 162 cm, price: 1,650,000 yen
“Even if there is no point in laughing, once you laugh, you will feel calmer.” Acrylic painting, height 33.4 x width 24.2 cm, price: 71,500 yen
“Taking on a challenge with determination is courage. Taking on a challenge impulsively without thinking is just recklessness” Acrylic painting/tin art, height 91 x width 72.7 cm tin
Price: 1,580,000 yen
“The person who smiles first is brave and wonderful.” Acrylic painting, height 40 x width 40 cm, price: 105,600 yen
“I don’t think I can choose how I want to live, but I think I can still choose how I want to live.” Acrylic painting/folk paint, height 40 x width 40 cm, price: 176,000 yen
・Writer profile
Gen Oshima (GEN)
Born in 1997, from Osaka Prefecture. “Art saves the world
A painter who works with the belief that
Art is a city filled with art, with roofs and roads painted. He led a project to turn the city into a tourist destination. In addition to holding art classes for overseas children,
Also handles interior design and hotel room design.
Go on a cliff. Currently based in the Philippines and Nepal
While doing so, we are also considering international art projects. Activities.
* [Talk show/work commentary] *
*September 20th (Friday) 5:00pm → 6:00pm, 21st (Saturday) 4:00pm → 5:00pm, 22nd (Sunday) 4:00pm → 5:00pm*
Guest: Social activist Shun Takenaka
We will have a collaborative talk with Shun Takenaka, who is working on art town projects in the Philippines and Nepal, as well as an explanation of his work.
* [Workshop] *
*September 22nd (Sunday) and 23rd (Monday/Holiday)*
* 1. 11:00 a.m. 2. 1:00 p.m. 3. 3:00 p.m. *Approximately 1 hour each time, capacity for 8 people, fee 2,200 yen (campus fee included) * A hands-on workshop where you can draw art works using a fork, which is Gen’s drawing method. Complete the artwork on the campus with your favorite colors.
* [Live event] *
* September 21st (Sat) and 22nd (Sun) 2:00 p.m. → 3:00 p.m.* “Live Paint” where the picture is completed right in front of your eyes. Please take a look at the production process as the painting is gradually completed.
■* For more information, please see the Hello Culture Column Blog below. * https://web.hh-online.jp/hanshin/contents/hlc/hlc01/detail/2024/08/post_318.html
* ■Hanshin Umeda Main Store 8th floor Hello Culture 2, 3, 4 “Gen Exhibition – Yui Yusaku” *
* ■September 18th (Wednesday) → 24th (Tuesday) *Ends at 5pm on the last day* * ■“Art Walk” Official URL: * *
https://www.hanshin-dept.jp/dept/e/bizyutsusanpo// *