『Norithograph2』『MONOTYPES』

Taku Obata has come to the fore in various countries in recent years for his "b-boy" and "buttai" art. Gallery KIDO Press is going to hold a second exhibition of his lithographs titled "Norithograph 2" and a concurrent exhibition of his monotypes titled "MONOTYPES."

For "Norithograph 2," Obata produced lithographs using the traditional stone slab. Drawing while feeling the overwhelming resistance offered by stone, he achieves a free expression while preserving the sense of depth unique to sculptors, who feel the mass of the material as they work it.

It may also be noted that lithography is characterized by its capability for exceedingly complex depiction with a rich palette of shades and overlapping colors. Obata made full use of these traits to create the kind of images which are his forte with even greater depth and intensity.