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小林 園実
Sonomi Kobayashi
Exhibition Area / Place
Kyu Tachi-ke Jutaku
Exhibition Plan Summary
The tea room in the annex of the Tate family is lined with red and white paper balloons. These are made of paper of varying transparency and have pictures and text printed on the inside. Under the faint illumination of the lights, you may be able to see what is painted inside. The stories of its former residents live on in the building, and the story of my younger brother, a recluse who passed away last year, will be on display. Traces of a wide variety of creative activities were found in his room, including comics, sketches, movie storyboards, and compositions. This exhibition will display his inner life, which was never known to anyone, sealed in a paper balloon. The works can be viewed from the nijiriguchi of the tea room.
Biography
埼玉県出身、1993年に渡米。The Art Students Leagueで絵画、彫刻、版画を学び、現在はブルックリンで作品制作を行い、美術教師やキュレーターとしても活動。Ruth Katzman Scholarship、Will Barnet Grantなどを受賞、MASS MoCA、Vermont Studio Centerなどにアーティスト・イン・レジデンスとして参加。Yuko Nii財団のパーマネントコレクションに10点の作品が収蔵されている。Williamsburg Art & Historical Center、Galerie ARTAe、国立新美術館など世界各地で多数展示。
Born in Saitama Prefecture, moved to the United States in 1993. Studied painting, sculpture, and printmaking at The Art Students League, and currently works as an art teacher and curator in Brooklyn. He has received the Ruth Katzman Scholarship and the Will Barnet Grant, and has participated as an artist in residence at MASS MoCA, Vermont Studio Center, etc. Ten works are included in the Yuko Nii Foundation's permanent collection. Exhibited at numerous locations around the world, including the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Galerie ARTAe, and the National Art Center, Tokyo.
Artist Statement
私のアートは、科学、物理学、自然、スピリチュアリティ、つまり人生や宇宙との深いつながりを反映した瞑想的な旅からインスピレーションを得ています。私は象徴的かつ抽象的な形を通して探究し、見る人を人生の美しさに浸り、その予測不可能性を受け入れるよう促します。
My art draws inspiration from science, physics, nature, and spirituality—a meditative journey that reflects my profound connection to life and the universe. I explore through symbolic and abstract forms, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in life’s beauty and embrace its unpredictability.
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