NEWS

2013.06.25

Video Interviews with Past GEISAI Award Recipients

This week, we will hold an exhibition for Kazuma Shirota, winner of the KAWS award at GEISAI#18, at Hidari Zingaro on the third floor of Nakano Broadway.

Shirota’s booth at GEISAI#18 juxtaposed several large paintings and figurines, making for a grand installation that was unlike anything else at the fair.

The artist had previously worked at a photo studio for seven years and then in the timber industry for two years. He is now a junior at Musashino Art University.

Below are the comments from KAWS on Shirota’s artworks.

“When I saw his works, I was impressed with their energy and thought the materials he used were quite interesting. It’s difficult to put into words but I enjoyed the experience of his work. Beginning with the characters he created, the entire exhibition had a very well expressed perspective. I look forward to his next exhibition.

Be sure to check out the interview with Shirota below before attending the show.

Interview with Kazuma Shirota, taken after receiving the KAWS Award at GEISAI#18
http://youtu.be/x6KcTHY0d4w

Kazuma Shirota’s canvasses, which employ his wealth of professional experience to give him a free reign of expression with a wide range of materials, are a must see.
Be sure to check out his works at Hidari Zingaro.

【Exhibition by Kazuma Shirota】
Location: Hidari Zingaro, Nakano Broadway 3F
Dates: Thursday, June 27 to Tuesday, July 2
Hours: 12:00 to 19:00
Closed: Wednesday
GEISAI: http://www.geisai.net