Yusuke Sugisawa Solo Exhibition —Shukurei—

[Overview]
This is a solo exhibition by Yusuke Sugisawa, an artist born and residing in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This exhibition, themed "Shukurei" (celebrating spirits), features three-dimensional works such as masks and robots created from toys and everyday objects, as well as paintings. Having been immersed in skateboarding since the age of 14, his perspective on street culture—reinterpreting structures not intended for skateboarding—is the origin of his current creative style of reconstructing everyday objects. As a new work, a video piece was presented featuring Izumi-ryu master and Japanese dancer Yuki Izumi wearing a mask created by Sugisawa and performing the Shukurei dance. The video was screened accompanied by original music by Sugisawa. The theme of "Shukurei," which removes "kegare" (defilement) and celebrates "hare" (auspiciousness), also serves as a question posed to contemporary society, which is undergoing a period of transition.


[Materials and Techniques]
Three-dimensional works using toys and everyday objects (masks, robots), paintings, videos, music

[Related Events]
Extended opening hours, artist presence, and artwork explanation (June 14th (Fri) 10:00-19:00)

[Details]
Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Mondays

[Artist Profile]
Yusuke Sugisawa
Born in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture in 1982, currently residing in Numazu City
Immersed in skateboarding since the age of 14. Starting from street culture, he develops multifaceted expressive activities including three-dimensional works, paintings, videos, music, and poetry readings using toys and everyday objects as materials.
2017: Grand Prix Winner, LUMINE MEETS ART AWARD 2017
2020: GLOUP EXHIBITION (Nakameguro LOUNGE)
2021: CAMELOT ART RIOT vol.1
2021: CCC Open Call Exhibition, Selected Works Exhibition "Yusuke Sugisawa Solo Exhibition: Possession and Unity"
2022: Three Star Osaka / Yusuke Sugisawa Solo Exhibition
2022: Lalaport Numazu
2022: OMIAI2 Joint Exhibition (Shibuya JINNAN HOUSE)
WEB: http://yusuke-sugisawa.net
Instagram: @yusukesugisawa