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Oscar Oiwa “Oil Octopus in the era of turbulent currents”
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April 27, 2024 (Sat) to May 12, 2024 (Sun)
We are pleased to announce the solo exhibition of Oscar Oiwa titled "Oil Octopus in the era of turbulent currents," to be held at Shibuya Hikarie in spring 2024.
(Artwork using fishing boats from "Keelung Ciao 2023" in Taiwan)
| Date | April 27, 2024 (Sat) to May 12, 2024 (Sun) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00 - 20:00, Open daily during the exhibition period, Admission free |
| Venue | Shibuya Hikarie 8th floor, 8/CUBE1,2,3, 8/COURT, and other locations throughout the building (Address: 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) https://www.hikarie8.com/access/ |
| Organized by | Shibuya Hikarie 8/, Art Front Gallery Co., Ltd. |
Oscar Oiwa is an artist renowned for his humorous expression of a unique worldview filled with social satire. His works, characterized by intricate details and bird's-eye view compositions, have garnered admiration from fans worldwide. Many may remember his significant solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in 2008 and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa in 2019. Additionally, he has showcased numerous site-specific works that leverage regional characteristics at venues such as Faret Tachikawa, the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, and the Setouchi Triennale.
This exhibition, centered around the fantastical aquatic creature "Oil Octopus," which appeared in his 1999 work "Aquarium," reflects Oiwa's concerns about the global environment. It will feature new paintings and recent large-scale sculptures exhibited throughout the venue. We invite you to enjoy the drift of these charming characters living in turbulent times as you explore both the interior and exterior of Shibuya Hikarie.
Events
Date & Time: April 27 (Sat), 16:00
Venue: 8th floor, 8/COURT, Admission free, No reservation required
Date & Time: May 3 (Fri, Holiday), 14:00 - 17:00 *Will be postponed in case of rain
Venue: 4th-floor Hikarie Deck
Creation of a giant wall art measuring 10m in width and 3m in height. Oscar Oiwa's finishing work will be open to the public. Planned to be displayed until the end of September 2024 upon completion.
Date & Time: May 4 (Sat, Holiday), 14:00 - 16:00
Venue: 8th floor, 8/COURT, Reservation required, Admission free, Apply via form (QR code)
Drawing workshop with Oscar Oiwa. The created works will be exhibited on the 7th floor until May 12.
Limited edition official merchandise including T-shirts, badges, and tote bags will be available for purchase.
Works
Profile
大岩オスカール/Oscar Oiwa
Biography
-1965 Born in Sao Paulo
-1989 Graduated from Sao Paulo University, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism / Sao Paulo
-lives and works in New York
Exhibitions
-2023 My Ring / Art Front Gallery / Tokyo
-2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival / Taipei
-2022 Setouchi Trienalle 2022 / Ogijima, Kagawa
-2019 Oscar Oiwa. Rio, Tokyo, Paris: Cities and Games, La Maison de la Culture du Japon, Paris
-2019 Oscar Oiwa: Journey to the Light, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa / Ishikawa
-2008 The Dreams of a Sleeping World, Museum of Contemporary Art / Tokyo, Fukushima
More artist information here
This exhibition, centered around the fantastical aquatic creature "Oil Octopus," which appeared in his 1999 work "Aquarium," reflects Oiwa's concerns about the global environment. It will feature new paintings and recent large-scale sculptures exhibited throughout the venue. We invite you to enjoy the drift of these charming characters living in turbulent times as you explore both the interior and exterior of Shibuya Hikarie.
Events
Date & Time: April 27 (Sat), 16:00
Venue: 8th floor, 8/COURT, Admission free, No reservation required
Date & Time: May 3 (Fri, Holiday), 14:00 - 17:00 *Will be postponed in case of rain
Venue: 4th-floor Hikarie Deck
Creation of a giant wall art measuring 10m in width and 3m in height. Oscar Oiwa's finishing work will be open to the public. Planned to be displayed until the end of September 2024 upon completion.
Date & Time: May 4 (Sat, Holiday), 14:00 - 16:00
Venue: 8th floor, 8/COURT, Reservation required, Admission free, Apply via form (QR code)
Drawing workshop with Oscar Oiwa. The created works will be exhibited on the 7th floor until May 12.
Limited edition official merchandise including T-shirts, badges, and tote bags will be available for purchase.
Works
《Oil Octopus 1》 2024
《Oil Octopus 2》 2024
Modern Ocean Wildlife installation view, Zhengbin Fishing Port, Taiwan.
Photo courtesy: Keelung Ciao 2023
《Aquarium》 1999
《Green River 1》 2023
《Boat and waves 2》 2023
（Reference Photo）2023落山風藝術季 -風的頻率- Luo Shan Feng Arts Festival（2023/12/15 - 2024/2/25）Installation view 、看海美術館 in Taiwan
Profile
大岩オスカール/Oscar Oiwa
Biography
-1965 Born in Sao Paulo
-1989 Graduated from Sao Paulo University, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism / Sao Paulo
-lives and works in New York
Exhibitions
-2023 My Ring / Art Front Gallery / Tokyo
-2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival / Taipei
-2022 Setouchi Trienalle 2022 / Ogijima, Kagawa
-2019 Oscar Oiwa. Rio, Tokyo, Paris: Cities and Games, La Maison de la Culture du Japon, Paris
-2019 Oscar Oiwa: Journey to the Light, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa / Ishikawa
-2008 The Dreams of a Sleeping World, Museum of Contemporary Art / Tokyo, Fukushima
More artist information here
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