メグミオギタギャラリーは、2007年東京に設立以来、伝統的な技法や素材を用いながら、作品の仕上がりにこだわる作家や、グラフィティやアウトサイダーアートなど、表現の渇望、情熱を直接的に伝える作家の作品を、国内外で紹介してきました。私たちは、日本の創作の原点は「ものづくり」の精神にあると考えます。美術という概念のない近代以前から、優れた芸術家は存在しましたが、彼らの作品はその突出したこだわりによって生まれたものと言えます。日本の仏像づくりは、徹底的な探究心により豊かな表現に昇華され、その後伝搬した西洋美術も、静かな変化の中で日本独自の作品世界へと変換されてきました。近現代の日本人作家や、彼らとの共通点を感じさせる海外の作家を幅広く扱うことで、新たな表現を発信していきたいと考えています。

Since its establishment in Tokyo in 2007, MEGUMI OGITA GALLERY has introduced works by artists who are particular about the finish of their work whilst using traditional techniques and materials, as well as graffiti and outsider art, which directly convey their thirst and passion, both in Japan and abroad. We believe that the origin of Japanese creativity lies in spirituality. Although outstanding artists existed here before the modern era, when the concept of art did not exist, their works were born from commitment. Japanese Buddhist statue making was sublimated into a rich expression through exploration, and the Western art that was subsequently transmitted to Japan was transformed into a unique world in a quiet process of change. By dealing with a wide range of modern and contemporary Japanese artists, as well as overseas artists with something in common, we hope to spread new forms of expression.