An art show by KINJO, an artist with roots in Okinawa who presents performances based on American culture, will be held at "BEAMS T Harajuku" from January 12th (Friday)!

2024.01.08

An art show by artist KINJO, who has roots in Okinawa and presents paintings, sculptures, and performances based on American culture that is closely related to Japan, will be held at "BEAMS T Harajuku" from Friday, January 12th. .

KINJO has created paintings based on symbols of consumer society such as corporate logos and product packaging, as well as eyes that glow in the dark, influenced by movies, anime, and subculture.
``Inspiration for my work comes from the environment that surrounds me, and sometimes things I see while walking aimlessly can serve as hints for my work.''
This art show is titled ``Consideration of Wandering'' and will feature a mix of KINJO's past works and new works.
In addition, 5 types of T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts, and hoodies that incorporate the iconic style of "Hey, River Snake C'mom", which is a consistent theme in art production, will be sold together. .

On the first day, a reception party will be held from 19:00, and there will also be live shot performances by DJs and artists who are related to the event. Please come by all means!

ARTIST PROFILE

KINJO

With roots in Okinawa, he presents paintings, sculptures, and performances based on American culture, which has deep ties to Japan. As symbols such as ``eyes that glow in the dark,'' ``cereal packages,'' and ``snakes'' are repeatedly drawn and erased, their outlines become blurred and ambiguous, creating a charming portrait of the artist himself. Transforms into a “personal being” in a certain form. It is like a self-portrait for KINJO, and it is also an act of digging into one's roots.

Solo exhibition “UNDER THE BRIDGE” (PARCEL, Tokyo) September 2020
Solo exhibition “ARAKAWA GARDENER” (OIL by Bijutsu Techo, Tokyo) November 2020
Yanbaru Art Festival (Okinawa) January 2021
Two-person exhibition “RIVERSIDE POCKET” (Tokyo) March 2021
Solo exhibition “PEDDLER” (marco gallery, Osaka) September 2021
Solo exhibition “OVER THE BRIDGE” (Taiwan) September 2021
Solo exhibition “BLIND GAZE” (Taiwan) April 2022
Group exhibition “GRAY AREA” (marco gallery, Osaka) April 2022
Two-person exhibition “out of bank” (MAT gallery, Tokyo) April 2022
Solo exhibition “(It follows you) EVERYWHERE” (PACIFICA COLLECTIVES, Tokyo) May 2022
Solo exhibition "Hey, River Snake C'mom" (parcel, Tokyo) August 2022
Solo exhibition “secret sewer” (block house, Tokyo) November 2022
Yanbaru Art Festival (Okinawa) January 2023
Solo exhibition “PLACE” (Tokyo international gallery, Tokyo)
Solo exhibition “TRANSPARENT GARDENER” (YIRI ARTS • Taipei) 2023
Solo exhibition “EXIT” (Marco gallery • Osaka) 2023
Solo exhibition “NOT SEE IT EVEN” (MOOSEY ART • London) 2023
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