About

Through her work, Minamitani pursues experiments in imagery that drift back and forth between the possibilities and limitations of the medium of painting. Minamitani’s paintings are constructed through various contrasts that unfold upon the canvas, such as contrasting color combinations, uniform applications of paint and areas with pronounced brushstrokes, and the abbreviation and detailed depiction of motifs. The figures and animals portrayed in these works, with their richly expressive demeanor and distinct gestures, manifest with a sense of spiritedness and effervescence.

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