[GUWEIZ x GAAAT expansion in Japan] Exploring new possibilities of art x technology in Japan expansion
Raptors Co., Ltd. Press release: October 21, 2024 [GUWEIZ x GAAAT expansion in Japan] Exploring new
possibilities of art x technology in Japan expansion Turn works of world-famous digital artists into physical art
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/40/106651-40-e0dcee8a5835b38d285eaa51f775a61a-3900×3895.jpg Raptors Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Yusuke Tokuhashi) operates the art brand “GAAAT” that creates new experiential value by combining digital technology and physical art. Foreign digital artist GUWEIZ’s solo exhibition “Luminous” and “Osaka Showcase Leading 2025” were held. As a partner of GUWEIZ, GAAAT will provide consistent support for the production of “Metal Canvas Art,” planning and management of the solo exhibition, and exhibition in Osaka. In the future, we will continue to collaborate with various artists to deliver value in new art forms and expand the appeal and possibilities of art. Comment from Tokuhashi, CEO of Raptors Co., Ltd. I met GUWEIZ through a solo exhibition jointly held with SSS by applibot in Singapore, which led to this solo exhibition in Tokyo. His works are profound yet have a unique worldview. In order to bring out its charm to the fullest, we paid close attention to the design of the exhibition space and the creation of the works. Starting with this solo exhibition, he will continue to develop more works in the field of contemporary art, aiming to further enhance himself and his value as an artist. GAAAT will continue to collaborate with GUWEIZ and other digital artists active around the world and continue to create innovative and attractive works. We hope you look forward to our future activities.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/40/106651-40-1aff08e12dd87f0e6b8a40ca4d389d53-1080×1080.png About the solo exhibition “Luminous” At this event, under the theme of “Luminous,” Metal Canvas Art was exhibited, making full use of contrast and delicate touches that utilize light and illumination. An advance invitation event was held on the 19th (Thursday), and artist GUWEIZ also attended. The event ended with great success, with direct interaction with fans and an autograph session. Furthermore, they visited the event on the 21st (Saturday) and 22nd (Sunday) and enjoyed interacting with many people. Visitors commented that the depth of the works and the dialogue were impressive, and some were repeat visitors. What happened on the day
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/40/106651-40-b02c64a4054826be1a06f06d685508fb-2035×2700.jpg Venue situation Comment from GUWEIZ I am grateful for the opportunity to hold this exhibition sponsored by GAAAT. Normally, drawing pictures and creating works is very lonely work, but working with everyone at the venue to make the exhibition experience better for the visitors was very rewarding. It was fresh. I was also surprised by the wide range of visitors and supporters. Many people came from Japan and abroad, regardless of age or gender, both men and women. I am very happy that my work resonates with various people. Being able to meet them in person and say “thank you” was a truly wonderful experience, and I cherish it more than anything else. Additionally, many people have left handwritten messages of support, which are also extremely valuable! I think Metal Canvas Art is an approach with great potential. It goes beyond mere images and creates an additional level of interaction between the viewer and the work, giving it special value in the physical production of digital art. If I have another chance, I would be happy if I could work with GAAAT again! MCA has great potential that has not yet been fully utilized, and we would like to exhibit even more and better works. About Osaka Showcase Leading 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/40/106651-40-ca646668ff96c8158c52fe22ce22fb97-768×336.jpg “Osaka Showcase Leading 2025” was sponsored by Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and Osaka Culture and Arts Projects Executive Committee, and attracted attention. Famous artists from Japan and abroad, including Kengo Kuma and Junko Koshino, are participating, creating great excitement. This time, GAAAT collaborates with GUWEIZ to exhibit a total of 10 pieces of Metal Canvas Art (MCA). It has received high praise as a new form of artistic expression. Situation of the day
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/40/106651-40-5a6b15a116eb3c7e766b95ef4e0b8117-3900×2925.jpg “Osaka Showcase Leading 2025” Producer Naohiko Kisumi Comments ART x technology has created completely new value. Even though “GAAAT” has elevated the artist GUWEIZ to a different dimension This is no exaggeration. The fusion with artists created by GAAAT will no doubt show us even more artistic landscapes in the future. Artist profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/40/106651-40-08545af3f740bf25f8e6ceb4dd8d0c4d-3900×3900.jpg GUWEIZ He is a Singapore-based artist who is highly popular all over the world, with over 1 million followers on Instagram and over 2 million followers on social media overall. His works depict characters living in fantasy and science fiction worlds with a realistic touch, giving the impression that the characters actually exist. He started his career in 2013 at the age of 17, and just three years later in 2017 (when he was 21 years old), he has become active worldwide, working on promotions for Hollywood movies. X : https://x.com/ttguweiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guweiz Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/guweiz What is 2.5-dimensional art “Metal Canvas Art”? 1. Metal canvas preserves value semi-permanently By using a metal plate as a canvas, beauty can be maintained semi-permanently even though it is maintenance-free 2. Achieving unique value through 2.5-dimensional three-dimensional representation Technology to divide the 2D data of original content into “32 layers” and design it for 2.5D art 3. Providing an expanded digital experience that goes beyond physical art (integration with NFC/AR/VR) NFC chips attached to picture frames provide exclusive content for buyers, increasing customer satisfaction Learn more: https://gaaat.com/product What is GAAAT?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/106651/40/106651-40-38d2251a7558e0a6a0dd8b8755351f37-1600×515.png GAAAT is an art brand that crosses the two-dimensional digital and three-dimensional physical. We aim to expand the art experience through the five senses. Currently, in addition to managing a community to support artists and collaborating with the Web3 area, we are holding exhibitions in Singapore, Dubai, and other parts of the world. We will also bring together our unique technology and creativity to open up new possibilities in art. WEB:
https://gaaat.com/ X: https://x.com/gaaat_art/ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gaaat_art/ GAAAT Gallery (EC):
https://gallery.gaaat.com/ Raptors company information Company name: Raptors Co., Ltd. Business content: Art production, event planning and management Address: Shiba Building 704, 4-7-6 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo HP: https://raptors.co.jp/ Contact information for press inquiries Public Relations Officer Matsumoto TEL: 070-8446-0569 MAIL:
contact@rapotors.co.jp Contact form https://gaaat.com/contact