OKURERUTAIYOU - Delayed Sun: Solo exhibition by Keiko Kimoto
Past exhibition
Overview
Impulse Gallery is thrilled to present the debut exhibition of Japanese artist Keiko Kimoto. The exhibition, titled Okurerutaiyou - Delayed Sun, offers a retrospective glimpse into the artist's formative years and the roots of her distinctive artistic expression, as well as the artist's latest creations that were exclusively commissioned for this exhibition. Kimoto’s work evokes themes of collective unconsciousness, synchronicity, and archetypal phenomena, as well as references to Wabi-Sabi aesthetic concepts, creating a unique narrative.
Central to this exhibition is the exploration of the Japanese concept of [MA], symbolizing a pause in time, an interval, or a void in space. This concept, comfortably woven into her art, represents the essential time and space needed for life to breathe, feel, and connect. The exhibition will delve deeper into [MA], revealing Kimoto's interpretation of dreams and the abstract spaces they inhabit, inviting viewers into a captivating realm where figures dissolve or emerge from non-figurative spaces.
The exhibition unfolds as a chronological narrative, beginning with early works from 2004. These pieces showcase Kimoto's exploration of figuration, featuring small figures, women, animals, trees, rain, woods, and dreamlike landscapes inspired by the Japanese countryside. Experimenting with materials such as Korean ceramics and bright colors, she employs on occasions a unique symmetrical aesthetic by painting with both hands simultaneously.
Kimoto's distinctive technique involves quick brushes and improvisation, creating a paradoxical experience where static images exude a sense of movement. Viewers are encouraged to engage deeply with her art, contemplating and exploring their imaginative depths. In her words, Kimoto describes her creative process: "I draw a line without memory and without an idea. The color harmonizes visually with my feelings, connecting with my emotions."
Installation Views
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Works
Press
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The Concrete Ethereal: Keiko Kimoto
Trebuchet Magazine, March 19, 2024 -
Watching Keiko Kimoto paint showed me the unique power of subconscious creativity
Dom Carter, Creative Boom, March 7, 2024 -
Kimoto, tra arte e vita a Lucerna
MONICA TRIGONA , Il Giornale Dell'Arte, February 27, 2024 -
Keiko Kimoto's experimental paintings are a delicate expression of pure joy
Dom Carter, Creative Boom, January 25, 2024
