Shinji Omaki "Proof of Existence"

2012/03/28

at The Hakone Open-Air Museum

"Proof of Existence", solo exhibition of Shinji Omaki will be held from Apr.8 (Sun) at The Hakone Open-Air Musuem.
Omaki has been creating dynamic installations which turns space into abnormal world and recalls viewer's physical senses. As the artist says "existence of people is necessary for my artwork", he has been presenting the space as if it takes viewers into the artworks as a part of it.
This time, based on the theme "Light and Shadow", brand new installations of "Liminal Air" series and "Echose-Re-Crystallization" which is recrystallization of "Echoes-Crystallization" exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu in 2009 and nominated for Singapore Art Award.
On Apr. 28 (Sat) and Sep. 8 (Sat), artist talk event will be held.
Please find an opportunity to visit this.

For artworks and C.V. of Shinji Omaki, see here.

Shinji Omaki "Echoes-Crystallization" acrylic, crystal powder, correction fluid, 500x500mm each, 2011

Shinji Omaki: Proof of Existence
Date: 2012 Apr. 8 (Sun) - Oct. 8 (Mon)
Hours: 9.00 - 17.00 (Open year-round. Admission is permitted until 30 minutes prior to closing)
Admission Fee: adults ￥1,600　college/high-school students. seniors (65 and above) ￥1,100　middle and elementary school students ￥800
Web site: The Hakone Open-Air Museum