October 7 - October 29, 2022
Ogawa’s “Luminous moldings” dominate the viewer’s spatial sensation by utilizing the refraction of light, renovating the idea of visual experience itself. The process, in which various mediums including special processing films turn into an illuminator as a result of his exquisite techniques and elaborate manufacturing, looks as if we witnessed breathtaking metamorphosis. Ogawa’s “light” calls fragmentally the viewer’s attention not only to their unprecedented experience of “seeing”, but also to their personal reminiscence, retrospective feeling, and a part of the art history.
In this exhibition, Ogawa delves further into this theme of “light” (image), which is equal to “reminiscence”:
An image obtained by the sensor of the brain is only a record of the past.
To the idea of three-dimensional sculptural works, I'd like to add the time axis as an element that consists of four-dimensional space-time. By considering this “time axis” as “light” and visualizing it, I am trying to construct a narrative of the work which crossed over versatile dimensions. If an image that we are seeing at this moment is only a “virtual image”, does “reality” have another meaning? What is the truth concealed within? In the middle of the surrealistic luminous experience filled with dimensional works, I'd like visitors to ruminate on this question.
This series is an ideal “recreation of the galaxy” envisioned by Ogawa. The work incorporates the differences (gaps) in perception that occur in everyday life.
A work in which complex shapes are covered with a seal-like film. The boundary line between the inside and outside of the film makes this piece stand out.
One of Ogawa's earlier series that expresses the twinkling of galaxies floating in space. The prism shows various expressions through the refraction of the surface shape.
A work that evokes the appearance of water vapor condensing on the surface of glass. A prism is projected by making minute frosted glass-like scratches on the surface which both reflect and produce color. This is a derivative work from Liquid prism.
This work is based on the motif of misalignment in the perceptions that occurs in 'the sense of discrepancy between the image seen and the actual form' like a Phantom of an illusion.
Multifaceted undulations covered with a special film are connected in a sheet. The installation work is completed by the relationship between the space, the viewer, and the work that disperses light particles in a spectrum of colors.
GO OGAWA
GO OGAWA
Go Ogawa, born in Kanagawa Prefecture, embarked on his artistic journey after graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts in 2007. During the graduate exhibition, he received the Governor of Tokyo Award, which further fueled his dedication to artistic pursuits. In 2009, he completed his master’s degree, driven by his commitment to his craft. His talent and potential were acknowledged when he was accepted into the prestigious Mitsubishi Cooperation ART GATE Programme (MCAGP) in its 10th and 13th editions. Since 2011, Ogawa has actively participated as a member of the artist collective 'C-DEPOT.’ In 2013, he achieved recognition for his talent by achieving the 8th Tagboat Award.
Ogawa's art captivates audiences with his unconventional use of light and colour. By skilfully manipulating the refraction of light through prisms, he creates mesmerising visual displays that enchant the senses and evoke a profound sense of nostalgia in viewers. His works serve as a testament to the captivating beauty and emotive power of light. Drawing inspiration from various artistic movements, including Impressionism and Minimalism, Ogawa's art embodies a harmonious fusion of radical creativity and traditional art forms. Through carefully selected mediums and exquisite techniques, he pushes the boundaries of 'the disturbance and the expansion of sight.'
In recent years, Ogawa has expanded his artistic repertoire to include jewellery production. He has collaborated with Tsutaya Books China and made his stunning pieces available in Shanghai, Xi'an, and Hangzhou. The name 'GoOGAWA' has even been registered as a trademark in mainland China, signalling his work's growing popularity and recognition.
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