gallery UG is pleased to present “Featured Artist: Shigeo Izumi” from October 1 (Wed) to October 21 (Tue), 2025 at gallery UG Fukuoka, located in Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin.

Izumi’s works focus on Western architecture, landscapes, and still lifes. His distinctive use of oil paint, layered meticulously on the canvas, creates a unique matière that leaves a profound and weighty impression.

“During the process of creation, there are rare moments when the canvas becomes taut with tension. At that point, the space within the painting closes, colors and lines are contained, and I hesitate to add anything further.
Such moments seldom occur in reality, but it is precisely that sense of tension I am always striving for.”
— Shigeo Izumi

We invite you to visit this special exhibition, and also stop by ART@FUKUOKA, held from October 1 (Wed) to October 6 (Mon) on the 8th floor of Daimaru’s main building.