Press Release

Seiichi SHIBATA

November　18.Fri - December 24.Sat

Left above: ＜The four aspects＞（ part ）, 250 × 250cm, acrylic color, paper, 2010
Photograph: Kobe Art Village Center / Photographer: Tsunetada OMOTE
Right above: ＜The four aspects＞（ part ）, 250 × 250cm, acrylic color, paper, 2010
Photograph: Kobe Art Village Center / Photographer: Tsunetada OMOTE
Left below: ＜Right angled relief - Lawson＞ , 20 × 20 × 20cm 、 2011
Right below: ＜The four aspects＞（ Scene of exhibition）, 250 × 250cm, acrylic color, paper, 2010
Photograph: Kobe Art Village Center / Photographer: Tsunetada OMOTE

Seiichi SHIBATA is an artist who has received more attention recently, with his works of unique techniques; a
series of <paper cutting in layers>, aiming an effect of complex and exquisite images produced by putting a cut
paper on another, a group of relief works made with very thin wooden board, and 3D works that he thoroughly
copies beyond the original. Although SHIBATA tries out various media, he is consistent in pursuing originality
that belongs to materials.

In the series of <paper cutting in layers>, for example, he creates abundant variations of images from the same
process of coloring, folding, cutting and piling up papers. This reminds us the fact that though having the same
parts, no human faces are the same.

The relief works of convenience store and shrines can be put up in right angle so as to fit in the corner of a room.
This points out the common character that convenience stores, shrines and room corners have, which is to
give us the feeling of safety or the place that people gather. 3D works reflect his attitude which tries hard to
discover the way to make materials into living creatures. These various approaches are visualized and show how
the individuals exist in our world.

Beside these works, this show exhibits 2D works SHIBATA has tried for the first time. These works are to be
displayed as installation. We look forward to seeing you on the venue.

Period ： Fri. 18 Nov. - Sat. 24 Dec, 2011 Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Opening hours ： 11 ： 00-13 ： 00 ／ 14 ： 00-19 ： 00

Venue ： Gallery Yamaki Fine Art (3-9-5-2F, Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 〒 650-0022)

Contact ： TEL: 078-391-1666 FAX : 078-391-1667 MAIL: info@gyfa.co.jp

Charge ： Free Access ： one minute walk from Motomachi Station (JR ・ Hanshin Line)

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●Biography

Seiichi SHIBATA ｜ 1984. Born in Kagawa Prefecture . MA in Sculpture from Kyoto City University of Arts

●Selected shows

Gallery Yamaki Fine Art ※one minute walk from Motomachi Station (JR ・ Hanshin Line)

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