TETSUO MIZÙ: MIZÙ
Whitestone Gallery Tokyo is pleased to announce the solo exhibition of Tetsuo Mizù.
Speaking of Mizù, his ‘flag series’ combined with the alphabets of “International maritime signal flags” spring to our mind; its unique texture derived from vivid color compositions and exquisite drawing techniques, which simultaneously hint at Japanese traditional aesthetics, has been highly acclaimed in Western art scene since 1980s.
This exhibition showcases circa 30 works reflected on the artist’s poetical sensibility to the fullest: among them, brand-new works inspired by the legendary musicians will be focused.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.
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Ginza Gallery
5-1-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
Tel: +81 (0)3 3574 6161
Fax: +81 (0)3 3574 9430
11:00 - 19:00, Sun. 11:00 - 17:00
Closed: Monday
Tel: +81 (0)3 3574 6161
Fax: +81 (0)3 3574 9430
11:00 - 19:00, Sun. 11:00 - 17:00
Closed: Monday
ARTIST
TETSUO MIZÙ
TETSUO MIZÙ
Tetsuo Mizù was born in Tokyo. In 1967, he encountered the paintings of Modigliani and decided to consider him as his mentor. In the 1980s, Mizù astonished the European art world with his Flag series, composed of international maritime signal flags motifs. The charm of his works lies in their inherent ambivalence. Beneath the abstract expressions, clear messages are hidden, and vibrant, lively colours are divided by fine lines. His works coolly express the boundary that divides these two attributes or the interplay between them. Mizù skilfully fuses these patterns with the nostalgic memories of his time in Italy and the times he played flag games with his daughter, resulting in soft-hued rhythmic patterns that evoke abstraction.
A ceramic mural from his Flag series, measuring 6 metres in height and 32 metres in width, is on display at the White Rink, the ice skating rink used during the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Additionally, Mizù created stained glass for the Church of St. Anne in Lavino, Rome, as well as a floor artwork and a monument for the event hall and the VIP hall at the Toda Speedboat Race Course, respectively. In 2009, he gained further recognition for his large-scale work from the Flag series, comprising six pieces measuring 3.5 metres, which were exhibited at a venue commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port.
A ceramic mural from his Flag series, measuring 6 metres in height and 32 metres in width, is on display at the White Rink, the ice skating rink used during the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Additionally, Mizù created stained glass for the Church of St. Anne in Lavino, Rome, as well as a floor artwork and a monument for the event hall and the VIP hall at the Toda Speedboat Race Course, respectively. In 2009, he gained further recognition for his large-scale work from the Flag series, comprising six pieces measuring 3.5 metres, which were exhibited at a venue commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port.