新埜康平個展「the beautiful foolishness of things」

2026年10月29日 - 11月20日Goyo Gallery

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A Glimpse of the UnrealThe contours of reality subtly warp, offering a glimpse into a hidden realm beneath the familiar surface of daily life. Through layers of paint, rich textures, and deep stillness, these works harbor an unfathomable presence. In a quiet, meditative space, motifs unbound by physical laws drift alongside an elusive atmosphere: a hand reaching out to cradle a cloud floating in a pink sky; an astronaut and a miniature cosmic egg appearing out of nowhere; a vibrant blue butterfly alighting upon an open antique book. Elsewhere, the lonely glow of a cabin nestles in the stillness of the night, while landscapes sink deeply into woven fields of color. The intricately painted details and tactile surfaces blur the boundaries of our perceived reality, giving rise to a subtle visual distortion. These evocative textures and absurdly poetic scenes challenge our conventional view of the world, offering new perspectives. Within the quietude created by overlapping motifs and luminous light lies a doorway to unfamiliar stories—an intriguing sense of unease that deeply stirs the imagination beyond the canvas.

RepeatWhat is depicted is more than mere lines or words; it is an accumulation of time and physical gesture. Drawing a single line, weaving a single word—in themselves, these are nothing more than modest repetitions. Yet through their layering emerges a "field" and a "structure" that could arise in no other way. The expressions dwelling within these works possess an organic depth, carrying the sense of something nurtured rather than merely constructed. A melody radiating outward from a vivid orange core; the silence of words etched into deep, quiet indigo darkness; the lingering resonance of inverted lines curving gracefully into swirls; and the stillness of layered colors painting horizontal strata of time. Each small brushstroke builds upon the next, turning into pattern, and elevating into a singular presence. We trace this expansion of time and the quiet miracle of repetition.

MottledFragments of expression where color and pattern overlap, each weaving its own distinct world.We present a selection of works carrying the nuance of "mottled" patterns, expanding in various forms while tracing the very presence of living creatures. A world where color and motif slowly fill the contours of each being. A pufferfish enveloped in white spots floating through water; an owl whose feathers are painted with geometric fragments of color; a turtle sinking its shell into a fiery red backdrop. Alongside them are birds stretching their layered wings in procession, and a figure standing quietly amidst sharp wings and heavy textures. The layered patterns give rise to the unique presence held within each creature. These patterns and shades sometimes blur the boundaries of shape, and at other times define them with bold force. The interplay of subtle gradients and varying densities creates a quiet resonance, revealing the multifaceted expressions hidden within layers of life. As these scattered colors and motifs overlap, they gently draw the viewer's gaze into deeper engagement.