INNER OF ROOM

Duration

January 17, 2025 -
January 31, 2025

Opening Times

Tuesday - Friday, 2:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday - Monday, Closed.

Opening Party

January 17, 2025 - 07:00PM

Through shifting colors, I explore the self in motion—where transformation reveals our truest hues.

In my work, form is merely a supplementary element what truly matters is color. Color embodies our inner emotions and experiences, and its transformation forms the core of my expression. I choose a technique of dissolution because I believe that only by placing ourselves in constantly changing situations can we become aware of our essential colors. It is within change that we discover our true selves and manifest our unique colors.

Nothing in life is ever wasted. Every event and experience is part of the learning process to understand our own colors. The rich layers woven by these experiences bring depth and meaning to my work. My art reflects the journey of discovering the self amid change and expresses the insights gained from this process.

Takai Shiota

Born in Kumamoto on January 11, 1993, Takai san spent seven years working in an automobile factory before deciding to pursue his passion for art. He began his painting career utilizing techniques learned in childhood and then traveled to the UK to explore street art. During his time there, the challenges of a language barrier and the COVID-19 lockdown led to a shift in his artistic values and expression, ultimately inspiring his current distinctive "melting" style.