Shigeru Yamada Solo Exhibition: bright linesOctober 17 (Fri) – October 26 (Sun)
- 谷口 純弘
- Sep 25
- 3 min read
Chignitta presents the Shigeru Yamada solo exhibition “bright lines” starting Friday, October 17. Inspired by the spirit of Zen, Yamada's works—created after studying art in New York and now based in Okayama—draw viewers into both the artwork and the surrounding space. While his series employs diverse materials and expressive techniques, this exhibition focuses specifically on works centered around “lines.” The opening reception will feature a gallery talk and a curated musical atmosphere complementing the artworks.
＜Exhibition Information＞
Shigeru Yamada Solo Exhibition “bright lines”
Venue: Chignitta (Takagi Building 1F Rear, 1-13-21 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka)
Dates: October 17 (Fri) - 26 (Sun)
Hours: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free admission, no reservation required, open daily during the exhibition period
Opening Reception: October 17 (Fri) 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
DJ: yo-suke, Jaz-t 61
“Lines” are scratched, carved, and rise up from there.
In the fall of 2001, I saw Giacometti's paintings at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In the lines drawn, erased, and layered over and over, I sensed hesitation, obsession, and something like prayer. Even now, over 20 years later, “lines” remain a special presence in my expression.
Shigeru Yamada's works are physical objects, yet they also incorporate elements like the surrounding air and light, the distance from the wall, and the gaze and presence that emerge between the viewer and the piece. His compositions reflect the philosophy of wabi-sabi, treating elusive elements like negative space, silence, and resonance as sculptural forms. In his process, combining different materials creates contrasts and misalignments, giving rise to accidental expressions. Rather than striving for perfection, he deliberately leaves works unfinished, inviting the viewer's imagination. By actively preserving traces of manual labor, he imbues the pieces with an inherent sense of time and physicality.
Shigeru YAMADA
Born 1966 in Okayama Prefecture. Studied at The Art Students League of New York and currently bases his practice in Okayama Prefecture. His works, inspired by Zen art, convey a sense of quiet solitude alongside a crisp atmosphere and profound depth. In addition to solo exhibitions domestically and internationally, he creates commissioned works for architectural spaces such as hotels and condominiums, including The Okura TOKYO. After winning the Grand Prize at the SANGETSU Wallpaper Design Award in both 2017 and 2018, he also handles wallpaper design development for SANGETSU.
Biography
Born in Okayama
1988 First solo exhibition “CROSS”
1999 Moved to the United States
2000–2004 Studied sculpture and mixed media at the Art Students League of New York
2000–2004 Sold paintings on the streets of New York to make a living
2005 Moved studio to Yokohama
2008 Moved studio to Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
Solo Shows
2017 “New Works Exhibition” at Okayama Art Gallery (Okayama)
2022 “KOTAN” at Eki-Higashi Soko Gallery (Okayama)
2022 “The Unfinished Work Exhibition” at Tama no Museum (Okayama)
2024 “Ma” at Sans quoi (Okayama)
Awards
2002 Nessa Cohen Memorial Grant
2017 SANGETSU Wallpaper Design Awards Grand Prize
2018 SANGETSU Wallpaper Design Awards Grand Prize
Commissioned Work
The Okra TOKYO Tōkarin (Tokyo)
Refiel Minami-Azabu (Tokyo)
Dell Technologies Otemachi One Tower (Tokyo)
BRANZ Futakotamagawa Terrace (Tokyo)
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel (Nagoya)
Relax Resort Hotel (Atami)
Kitchenhouse (Tokyo, Kobe, Okayama)
French Restaurant Petal de Sakura (Yokohama)
Three Wellness (Okayama)
Koraku Hotel (Okayama)
UNO Hotel (Okayama)
Lianchen Mountain Retreat Taichung (Taiwan)
Many Others
Art Fairs
2024 art IJ Contemporary Art Show (Taiwan)
2024 Kobe Art Marche (Kobe)
Products
Wallpaper 2022-2025 FAITH Model Numbers TH32881~TH32888 (Sangetsu)
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