Uso Fujishiro’s One-Man Exhibit “Charactronica” to Open on July 13

From July 13 (Sat) to Aug. 4 (Sun), artist Uso Fujishiro’s one-man exhibit titled “Charatronica” will be at Earth+ Gallery in Koto, Tokyo. The curator of the exhibit will be Noriyuki Tsuji (Geijutsu Keisu).

Fujishiro is an energetically active artist who is the leader of the human-powered SNS group of Internet-based artists calling itself “Post Poppers” and was previously the representative of the art group “Chaos Lounge.” In addition to creating work based constantly on characters from pop culture anime, manga, and games, he took the initiative and, because of the collective power of artists and creators from Twitter, Pixiv, and other SNS sites that have art message boards, is being praised from all sides for being a model case of an Internet-based artist exhibiting at a real gallery.

Beginning with his representative illustration “Hametsu Lounge” (2010), at the exhibit, Fujishiro, who had many opportunities to create group work, will announce a new illustration series that shares its name with the exhibit. Due to the work being a symbol for Fujishiro’s practice of continuing to create art based on the concept of “characters,” it can be said that this is a must-see.

Making full use of the space of the gallery, the exhibit will be organized into two sections. In addition to the aforementioned new series, other works to be on display include “Day” and “Night,” the basis to which came about after Fujishiro visited the area affected by the Tohoku earthquake in March 2011. Furthermore, a lounge space that will seemingly function like a cafe area will include Fujishiro’s past work, drawings, production materials, and more as an installation.

In addition, talk events will be held at the exhibit on July 20 and 27. Critic and author Yuichi Murakami, who wrote the criticism “Ghost no Jouken,” will talk on July 20, and Yoshiharu Ishioka, known for his research on the cultural representation theory, will talk on July 27.

Event Information
Geijutsu Keisu Presents Uso Fujishiro’s One-Man Exhibit “Charactronica”
Dates: July 13, 2013 (Sat) - Aug. 4, 2013 (Sun) (Closed on Mondays)
Times: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Planning: Noriyuki Tsuji (Geijutsu Keisu)
Entrance Fee: Free (There will be a participation fee for the talk events)
Location: Earth+ Gallery
Address: 3-18-17 1F Kiba, Koto, Tokyo 135-0042

Event Itinerary
Opening Reception: July 13, 2013 (Sat) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Paint Off: July 14, 2013 (Sun) 3:00 p.m. (Participation is free)
Talk Events: 2,000 yen participation cost (Includes one drink)
- Yuichi Murakami (Critic): July 20, 2013 (Sat) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Yoshiharu Ishioka (Researcher/Critic): July 27, 2013 (Sat) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Information on related events going on during the exhibit may be changed or updated on Geijutsu Keisu’s website or Earth+ Gallery’s website.

Source:
http://kai-you.net/article/597 (Japanese)