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Arts Maebashi 10th Anniversary Exhibition – New Horizon: Vision of the Future

Kunihiko NOHARA

Floating moment

The Ritz-Carlton,Tokyo

gallery UG is pleased to announce a special exhibit "Floating moment" by Kunihiko Nohara, an artist exclusive to gallery UG, operated by UG ASSEMBLE Co., Ltd. (President: Eiichiro SASAKI), at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo) from September 1, 2023.



Kunihiko NOHARA is a contemporary artist who creates a wide range of three-dimensional and two-dimensional works centered on wood sculptures. In recent years, he has been presenting collaborative works that incorporate traditional Japanese craft techniques such as Kyo-yuzen (traditional dying), lacquer, and foil stamping.
Based on the concept of "a montage of everyday scenes," he has carved and shaped these works from a single piece of wood.

In this special exhibition, he presents new works inspired by the crown and the lion, the king of beasts, seen in the logo of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo.
In addition, a large-size version of "Cappuccino", which established the Nohara style, his masterpiece embodies "comfortable moments" from his production concept of capturing everyday life.
All colors of the original size "Cappuccino" will be displayed at various locations in The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor, where visitors can enjoy the gentle healing effect of the artwork with afternoon tea.
On the ground floor, where the entrance to the building is located, "Zenzai II," a work of art decorated with a traditional Japanese cloisonné pattern, will be on display, welcoming you with joy and celebration of your "Goen (connection)" with us.

Furthermore, as a limited collaboration product, chocolate confections with motifs of the artwork will be on sale for a limited time only.
You will be able to take them home as a reminder of your special time with us.

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【From the artist】
"Clouds" and "Swimming goggles"
Imaginations or memories are always ambiguous.
The "present" in front of us also becomes the past and memory with the passage of time.
When there was a situation that I want to preserve in "form," the surroundings other than "it" is already ambiguous, and no clear form can be seen.
Clouds that at first glance appear to have a form have no substance.
The way it eventually fades and disappears is linked to the vague object for me.
Swimming goggles, which allowed me to see clearly for the first time the under the water, which I could only see dimly, are another viewpoint through the filter of experience and knowledge.

What I want to create is a special time for me. Cutting out scenes that remain in my mind in my daily life. A shape that I carved out from a single piece of wood is a montage of what I cut out scenes.

The luxurious space of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, and the view of Tokyo from the high-rise floors will lift your spirits and release you from your daily life.
Visible bliss. Invisible bliss.
I hope that the presence of this space and my work will make you feel even more special and extraordinary.

【Session】
45F The lobby lounge| Fri. September 1st – Sat. September 30th     
GF Ground floor| Fri. September 1st – Tue. October 31st

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    45×60 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2022

    one view
    60×45 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2022

    one view
    91×70 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2022

    おむすび紳士
    89×30×34 cm
    ceramic
    2021

    エビフリャーガール
    101.5×35×75 cm
    ceramic
    2014

    ⽜乳を注ぐパンダ
    25.7×15.8×12cm
    Acrylic paint on camphor
    2022

    That's that
    162×112 cm
    Acrylic paint on canvas
    2022

    Silent weekend
    145.5×145.5 cm
    Acrylic paint on canvas
    2022

    White room
    145.5×145.5 cm
    キャンバスにアクリル絵具
    2021


    145.5×71×66 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint
    2022


    117.5×85×74 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint
    2020

    PARTY
    203x76x80 cm
    camphor, acrylic paint
    2018

    ウサチーノ
    25×15.5×15.5 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint
    2022

    pudding Christmas version
    13×15×16 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint.
    2021

    one view
    91×91 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2022

    one view
    162×130.3 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2022

    饅頭を二つに割る熊
    32×17.5×12.5 cm
    acrylic on camphor tree
    2021

    イカピエタ 海パン
    36×22.5×20.5 cm
    acrylic on camphor tree
    2020

    仲良し3人組
    L:17×9×9 cm, C:15×9×9 cm, R:16×9×6 cm
    acrylic on hiba tree
    2020

    Starry sky pudding and snow Edition18
    24×32 cm
    woodprint
    2019

    Picnicbus Edition18
    28×34 cm
    wood print
    2021

    ロマン地区
    33.6×22.6 cm
    Acrylic paint
    2021

    ロマン地区
    33.6×22.6 cm
    Acrylic paint
    2021

    ニュータウン
    33.6×22.6 cm
    Acrylic paint
    2021

    遠足のススメ
    53×45.5 cm
    Acrylic paint
    2021

    ときめき回転ランド
    33.3×24.2 cm
    Acrylic paint
    2019

    Belle epoque ~along with fragrance of café au lait~
    103×72.8 cm
    Acrylic paint
    2020

    日の出ラヂオ
    130.3×97 cm
    acrylic,paper,string,waste material on panel
    2020

    Omelet Mantle Edition92
    47×13.5×13.5 cm
    FRP
    2020

    Omlet Mantle Edition92
    47×13.5×13.5 cm
    FRP
    2020

    Omlet Mantle Edition92
    47×13.5×13.5 cm
    FRP
    2020

    Omlet Mantle Edition92
    47×13.5×13.5 cm
    FRP
    2020

    BEAR
    5.5×6.6×6.6 cm
    jesmonite
    2020

    FROG
    4.5×6.5×6.5 cm
    jesmonite
    2020

    SWIMMER
    5×6.5×7 cm
    jesmonite
    2020

    Cappuccino Bear Edition48
    41.3×30×3 cm
    Digital lithography
    20

    one view
    80.3×100 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2021

    one view
    91×72.7 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2021

    one view
    100×80.3 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2021

    one view
    112×162 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2021

    one view
    194×260.6 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2021
  • one view
    91×60 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2022

    Good friends trio
    14.5×9×11 cm / 15×7.5×11 cm / 14.7×7.5×11 cm
    Acrylic paint on camphor
    2022

    Good brothers
    14.8×7×8.5cm / 15.3×7.5×9cm
    Acrylic paint on camphor
    2022

    牛乳を注ぐクマ Edition50
    25.7×15.8×12 cm
    FRP
    2022

    Not dark yet
    145.5×145.5 cm
    Acrylic paint on canvas
    2022

    Shine a Light
    130.3×130.3 cm
    Acrylic paint on canvas
    2022

    Do me a favor
    145.5×145.5 cm
    Acrylic paint on canvas
    2022

    Dandelion and Puffball
    237×65×90cm / 134.5×69.5×60 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint
    2020 / 2021

    Shopping
    184.5×62.5×63 cm
    camphor, acrylic paint
    2017

    Tropical blend
    198×80×68 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint, stain, colored pencil
    2016

    Matcha Bonsai Spring
    34.5×40.8×27 cm
    camphor, acrylic paint.
    2021

    Matcha Bonsai Summer
    52.5×38.5 ×29.5 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint.
    2021

    Matcha Bonsai Autumn
    37×42.5 ×27 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint, stain, colored pencil
    2021

    Matcha Bonsai Winter
    34.5×42 ×27 cm
    Camphor, acrylic paint
    2021

    Spring
    174.4×71.2×70.2 cm
    camphor, acrylic paint, stain, colored pencil
    2015

    one view
    91×116.7 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2020

    one view
    91×91 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2021

    one view
    91×91 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2021

    one view
    103×72.7 cm
    acrylic,lacquer on panel
    2021

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gallery UG Tennoz

2F TERRADA ART COMPLEX Ⅱ, 1-32-8, Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

8 minutes walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line(Exit B)
11 minutes walk from Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line Tennozu Isle Station(Central Exit)

Open:
Tuesday-Thursday,Saturday:11:30am-6:30pm/Friday:11:30a.m.-8:00p.m.
Regular holiday:
Mondays, or Sundays and Mondays if there are no exhibitions
TEL : 03-6260-0886 FAX : 03-6260-0889

gallery UG Bakurocho

1F, B1F,1-14-11, Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

1 minute walk from JR Sobu Rapid Line Bakurocho Station(Exit 4)
8 minute walk from Kodenmacho Station on the Hibiya Line

Open:
11 : 00~18 : 00
Regular holiday:
Irregular holidays
TEL : 03-5823-7655 FAX : 03-5823-7656

Kyoto Branch

This is a base in Kyoto that opened in 2018 in order to actively conduct activities in the Kansai region.
This is a reservation-only space.

Studio MOKU

This is a production studio for exclusive artists of gallery UG, which will open in 2020. It was built to approach and support artists from a long-term perspective.