August 4, 2023
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This third installment of the "Artist Voice" exhibition series features Tetsuro Komai (1920¨C1976), a pioneer of copperplate engraving in Japan. Komai studied at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Yochisha Elementary School and ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Futsubu School and dedicated his life to exploring expression through copperplate engraving. This exhibition will display original drawings for cover art and illustrations that Komai provided for the university's official journals, "Mita-hyoron (official monthly journal published by ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Press)" and "Juku," in addition to prints and related materials from the ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ collection. In contrast to his austere prints, created by engraving lines with deep contemplation, the fluid sketches made with pen and brush for his illustrations offer a glimpse into the artist's more liberated and playful side.
We invite you to trace the artist's lines and enjoy a world of poetry and humor woven from ink and paper.
Dates: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 ¨C Friday, January 26, 2024 [Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays]
*Open on Saturday, October 14. Closed on Monday, October 16, and from Thursday, December 28, 2023, to Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Hours: 11:00 AM¨C6:00 PM
Venue: ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Art Center (KUAC) (Art Space, 1st floor, South Annex, Mita Campus)
Admission: Free
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Organizer: ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Art Center (KUAC)
Please see below for the full press release.