SHINJIRO TANAKA
SOLO EXHIBITON
"Rebirth"
March 14(Tue)-18(Sat) 2023
Gallery Max New York

Location

Gallery Max New York

552 Broadway, 4th Floor Suite 401

(bet. Prince and Spring Streets / Buzz #9)

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Hour

March 14(Tue) -18(Sat)

11am - 6pm

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General Admission

Statement

"Rebirth" explores how memories and experiences from the past can take on new meanings when revisited. The main group of artworks on display were created by stripping and reconstructing most of the canvas works from the past, and the other works, created in a wide variety of styles, are a testament to the infinite potential of human creativity.

The thematic focus of this exhibition is inspired by my own personal experience. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the death of someone close to me, and other significant changes in my environment, I found myself seeking a new path in life. In 2012, I quit my job and moved to New York, where I spent the following five years encountering a diverse range of people and cultures. Through these experiences, my values and perspectives underwent a gradual transformation.

Through "Rebirth," I hope to share my belief that all experiences, even those that may be painful or challenging, offer an opportunity for growth and transformation. I aim to inspire the audience to embrace change and see the beauty in transformation, even in the most difficult of times.

I invite you to join me at Gallery Max New York from March 14th to 18th to experience the transformative power of "Rebirth."

Artworks
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Price List

Rebirth #1

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #2

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #3

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #4

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #5

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #6

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #7

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #8

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #9

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Rebirth #10

The "Rebirth" series is the main body of work in the exhibition, which consists of stripped and reconstructed canvases from the past.

Memories and experiences from the past can have different meanings when re-considered after a certain period of time. Similarly, the human body and spirit seem to transform little by little as a kind of life and death are repeated between the time we wake up in the morning and go to bed.

Nostalgia

The multiple coats of paint have caused the underlying layers of paint to rise, and traces of the paint that peeled off during the production process can be seen. These traces express fragments of past memories and the traces of the history of people.

Playing with Time

The texture drawn by a roller symbolizes the chain of life and change. Unlike digital copy and paste, subtle changes can be seen in the repeated pattern. Our lives also continue to grow by accumulating tiny changes in the same way.

Still Dreaming of the Future

The fragmented background, the traces of peeling paint, and the dripping lines on top of them represent the accumulation from the past to the present.
The lines that appear to rise three-dimensionally with cracks symbolize the emergence of hope for the future, based on the past and present.

Break of Dawn

The blazing red sun rises, emitting a scintillating light. In the fleeting moments of our repetitive days, there exists an eternal beauty.

Walk Away

The minute moment-to-moment changes of life and the flow of time are visualized by the continuous patterns and textures drawn by the rollers. The days seem to repeat themselves, but each moment is special.

Dream Time

The title of this work is inspired by the concept of "Dream Time," which is a concept of Aboriginal Australians that I have been influenced by, and which has no definite definition, but which suggests that time is a combination of all things without distinction between present, past, and future. It is said that time has no distinction between the present, the past, and the future, but that everything is connected to each other.

When I am working on a piece of art, I am in the present, and I have flashbacks of past experiences, or I am in a coexistence with the future because I am working on a piece of art without deciding how to complete it.
Art is also a diary of the artist's emotions, a timeless entity that connects people from the past, present, and future.

Element #1

The story of life continues from the earth with a variety of expressions from plants.

Element #2

The wind that comes from beyond the sea.
Rippling the waves and gripping the heart.
The illusion of the flowing sea and wind.

Element #3

Flames blazing bright, black smoke of charcoal,
Lighting up life, the flow of fire and coal.

Thinking Animal

What did you think when you saw this piece and its title?
When you saw this piece in its entirety you might have thought. "Where is this landscape? Is there a beast hiding somewhere in the jungle? "
When you saw it up close, you might have thought. "What kind of material or method is this being painted with? "

But there are no animals in this picture if you look for them, and this is not a jungle.
Speaking of motifs, this is an artificially planted plant in my garden, documented with the device of photography, which I saw and painted. And you, who are looking at this, are also trying to interpret it with your own imagination, even more so after passing through this multiple layers of filters.

In this way, one can only see things as one wants to see them. And that is the reason why we are human. In other words, the "Thinking Animal" is not only the creator, but also the viewer.

Information is abundant, people are seeking more and more superficial stimuli, and consumption is accelerating.
On the other hand, people are becoming increasingly insensitive to how they digest information and how they think.
I hope that this work will help you savor and enjoy the seemingly useless things (everyday life) without being distracted by short-term gains or losses.

Perspective on Life

Is it rising or falling? It all depends on your point of view.

Fly High

Free like a bird in the sky.

Dreamer

Dream and live day by day.
The realization of dreams may seem far away, but opportunities are right around the corner. It is up to you to decide whether to get up and go forward or end it as a dream.

The Scent of Time #1

This art series was inspired by the dried flower arrangements displayed by my friend, a dried flower artist, in my studio. The flowers bloom as if they have been brought back to life, and their fragrance reminds us of the wonder of life.

The Scent of Time #2

This art series was inspired by the dried flower arrangements displayed by my friend, a dried flower artist, in my studio. The flowers bloom as if they have been brought back to life, and their fragrance reminds us of the wonder of life.

SHINJIRO TANAKA SOLO EXHIBITON "Rebirth" March 14(Tue)-18(Sat) 2023 Gallery Max New York

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SHINJIRO TANAKA
SOLO EXHIBITON
"Rebirth"
March 14(Tue)-18(Sat) 2023
Gallery Max New York

Artworks
Click thumbnail for description of artworks