Back to Against Gravity: Cyoko Tamai at Ronin Gallery
About
Statement
Using a fine-pointed steel pen, augmented by sumi ink, Cyoko Tamai deconstructs and rebuilds: she tears, scratches, and rips incredibly strong Japanese washi paper, made by National Living Treasure Hamada Sajio.
Press Release
For Asia Contemporary Art Week (ACAW), Ronin Gallery is thrilled to welcome
back Cyoko Tamai after last year’s sold-out exhibition. Combining unique
techniques, a musical sensibility, and traditional Japanese materials, the
exhibition Against Gravity: Cyoko Tamai presents her 30 newest works.
Through in-gallery demonstrations of her inventive techniques during both the
opening and ACAW receptions, Tamai invites the viewer to engage in her quest for
“the finest line,” to lovingly break down the whole into its smallest units,
whether lines, pigments, or fibers.
Events
Opening Reception
Wed, Oct 21, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00pm UTC
For Asia Contemporary Art Week (ACAW), Ronin Gallery is thrilled to welcome
back Cyoko Tamai after last year’s sold-out exhibition. Combining unique
techniques, a musical sensibility, and traditional Japanese materials, the
exhibition Against Gravity: Cyoko Tamai presents her 38 newest works.
Through in-gallery demonstrations of her inventive techniques during both the
opening and ACAW receptions, Tamai invites the viewer to engage in her quest for
“the finest line,” to lovingly break down the whole into its smallest units,
whether lines, pigments, or fibers.
ACAW Reception
Thu, Nov 5, 2015 from 6:00 – 6:00pm UTC
For Asia Contemporary Art Week (ACAW), Ronin Gallery is thrilled to welcome
back Cyoko Tamai after last year’s sold-out exhibition. Combining unique
techniques, a musical sensibility, and traditional Japanese materials, the
exhibition Against Gravity: Cyoko Tamai presents her 30 newest works.
Through in-gallery demonstrations of her inventive techniques during both the
VIP and ACAW receptions, Tamai invites the viewer to engage in her quest for
“the finest line,” to lovingly break down the whole into its smallest units,
whether lines, pigments, or fibers.
