"SAKURA FOR TOMORROW": RYUGA

“Morning Glory”
H:130cm x W:162cm
Oil on canvas
2020

$15,000.

*Virtual only

““KOYOI””
H:45cm x W:53cm
Oil on canvas panel
2018

$2,000.

*Virtual only

“Butterfly And Peony”
H:24cm x W:71cm
Oil on canvas panel
2018

$2000.

*Virtual only

"SAKURA FOR TOMORROW": TOSHIAKI SHIBATA

I used a technique of "drip and polish" with acrylic paints to create a fractal form, portrayed the concrete form by making use of the fractal form, and repeated further the "drip and polish". My aim was to create a fusion of the accidental form derived from the technique and the impression of the portrait itself.

“To love is to trust”
H:22.7cm x W:15.8cm
Acrylic on canvas
2020

$910.

Capturing the shape in terms of surface is a tradition of Western painting since Chiaroscuro. But if the shape is taken as a "color surrounded by lines," I find it oriental. The lines I drew indicate the place where the shape changes, which are called ridgelines. By decomposing the shape into lines and colors, I am seeking a style of expression that combines an Oriental flatness with a Western three-dimensional effect.

“Venus”
H:33.3cm x W:24.2cm
acrylic on canvas
2012

$1400.

A human figure has always been the most important theme for me. I appreciate the encounters with excellent models that have bought my artistic standard to higher level.

The best effect from the technique of "analysis and synthesis of the colored regions" is that the conflict between colors and forms creates a new image.  I think that value of colors and line-weight are important when creating such works.

“ Feast of light and shadow”
H:22.7cm x W:22.7cm
acrylic on canvas
2020

$970.

*Virtual only

One answer to the question of why I use acrylic paints is apparent in this work. That is because the technique of combining transparent and opaque expressions can be performed relatively quickly.

A still life depicts immovable objects, but the rhythm and movement come out depending on how the objects are assembled and how the colors and shapes are combined.  Such a contradiction is what I cherish and is the concept of the work.

"SAKURA FOR TOMORROW": MONZO ＷATANABE

Shibuya graffiti collage

“Red Lonely Boy”
91cm x 65.2cm
Mixed media on canvas2021

$1440.

*Virtual only

“Hitotsume Kid and His Friends”
91cm x 65.2cm
Mixed media on canvas

2021

$1440.

“Octopus Festival”
91cm x 65.2cm
Mixed media on canvas
2021
$1440.

*Virtual only

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": A Virtual Exhibition

Click on individual artwork to be directed to the artist’s work in this exhibition.

Marie-Ange Hoda Ackad

Leslie Adkins

Kelynn Alder

Angelique Ellyn Anderson

D.K. Barbieri

Jenny Belin

Reneé Borkow

Dorothy Braudy

Ellen Burnett

Kasmira Cade

Irene Christensen

May DeViney

Arlene Finger

Deb Flagel

Elizabeth Ginsberg

Chris Tucker Haggerty

Maki Hajikano

Halona Hilbertz

Yasmine Iskander

Teresa Jarzynski

Jae Young Kim

Kat King

Angela M. LaMonte

Anna Lyle

Shawn Marshall

Sai Morikawa

Vernita N’Cognita

Nancy Nicol

Petronia Paley

Sarah Riley

Melissa Schainker

Aja Simone

Jeanne Steers

Jenifer R. Stern

Vicky Tesmer

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Jeanne Steers

Sol represents our allowing. As we come into who we truly are individually we allow our inner self to shine. As we join together, each uniquely expressing ourselves, we shine brighter and illuminate the world.  Let your light shine. Expand your soul. 

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Aja Simone

“Excuses” is further exploration of my work in melted wax and acrylic paint; using acrylic to add detail, depth, and texture.

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Melissa Schainker

I have been creating for as long as I can remember. From making found-object sculptures out of scrap metal and fasteners found on the floor of my father’s carpentry shop, to large-scale paintings at juried shows and everything in between.

 I grew up in the Midwest and having spent my formative years in a vast suburban landscape, I had to make my own beauty. In the era of Covid, I find myself in a unique position as an artist. The turmoil, confusion and anxiety of this time has proven to be an odd blessing and source of inspiration, I find myself with new ideas and imagery every single day.

 My inspiration in these pieces comes from watching strong woman face these times with great strength. I paint as a source of meditation and solace. It is my goal as a visual artist to help others see these emotions as beautiful, fragile and vulnerable. The bold choice of color and very full compositions speak to the vibrancy ofour current time.

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Sarah Riley

This piece is about Women moving forward but still in various stages of veiling or restrictions by the societies within which they live

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward":Petronia Paley

The Nana Series  is inspired by Tlatilco fertility figures. 

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Nancy Nicol

Abducted by Hades to live underground, Persephone reunites each spring with her mother, Demeter, symbolizing female power, renewal and agrarian magic flowing between generations of women.

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Vernita N’Cognita

"Shut Up & Kiss Me" was first shown at Viridian when I became the Director of the gallery in 2000. It is usually shown with a fresh long stemmed rose but now, because I am self-quarantined, I used a dried rose instead.

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Anna Lyle

The self we're taught that needs to fit into a perfected society is larger than we knew all along. 'It's All Been Make Believe' was conceptualized from my shift in careers and getting to know me, and how we all can be, outside of the preconceived idea of the place of a female-identifying being."

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Angela M. LaMonte

“My art is social and political in content, and intuition along with the subjective unconscious are significant
elements of quality presented in my work. In addition my art can suggest as it represents, and at the same time evoke thought and emotion in others.

We must be hopeful and loving especially during this time in 2020, of “Great Uncertainty” and “Suffering”.
It is also imperative that we all remain Vigilant with our Truth Courage Justice and Love regarding the Poor the Homeless and the Medically Indigent here and around the world and we Pay “Homage” to those Individuals  who do so!!”
-Angela M. LaMonte

"HERSTORY: Moving Forward": Kat King

“An intermingling between 3D model making,
photography and traditional painting yielded a small series of fanciful mixed media works(of which this is one) depicting ferocious little critters popping out unexpectedly.”