Shinji Ohmaki is known for creating large-scale installations that inquire into the nature of being and disrupt the somatic senses of viewers.

He has presented these ambitious works to high acclaim not only in Japan but also in many other countries across Asia and Europe.

The National Art Center, Tokyo is presenting Interface of Being, a solo exhibition of installations reflecting Ohmaki’s deepening psychological exploration. The exhibition is scheduled to present new works rooted in fundamental questions surrounding our reasons for living.

Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1971 and currently living in Kanagawa Prefecture, Ohmaki’s artis-tic activity explores the theme and question of “Existence.” The external world involving the environment and others, the internal world of memory and consciousness; this is an exploration of the body, which lies in between the boundaries of these worlds, aiming to create a bodily experience that captures the ambiguity of how these worlds interact with each other and move according to space and time.

Ohmaki continually contemplates the historical arc that has led contemporary society to its current state and the issues it now faces, drawing on these reflections as a source of inspiration for his installations.

Ohmaki’s spaces, in which light and darkness play key roles, are infused with a sense of primeval life governed by celestial rhythms. This air of the primordial inter-mingles with the dazzling yet delicate decorative imagery that also features prominently in the artist’s practice.

His imagery reflects the way in which human beings throughout history have surrounded themselves with abstract patterns derived from nature and, by doing so, have engaged closely with the natural world. Even as they offer astute critiques of contemporary society, Ohmaki’s installations vividly reflect humanity’s fundamental, timeless and universal artistic inclinations.

This exhibition is staged dynamically in the largest gallery at The National Art Center, Tokyo, with a ceiling height of eight meters and floor space of 2,000 square meters.

The installations, which can only be presented in such an expansive venue, resonate on a profoundly physical level, evoking a sense of organic integration that we have lost in our fragmented world.

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Details

November 1 (Wed), 2023 – December 25 (Mon), 2023

Opening Hours

10:00-18:00
*10:00-20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays
(Last admission 30 minutes before closing)

Venue

The National Art Center, Tokyo
Special Exhibition Gallery 2E
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558

Organized by

The National Art Center, Tokyo; Japan Arts Council; Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan

With the cooperation of
Art Front Gallery; Mind Set Art Center; Nakagawa Chemical Inc.

Admission (tax included)

Free

Inquiries

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