EVENT | Mick Itaya Exhibition "Gifts from an Angel" at GALLERY SPEAK FOR
Focusing on "Angels," Itaya's Core and Most Popular Motif
Mick Itaya: "Gifts from Angels" Exhibition
At the end of 2011, a time steeped in a somber mood, we wish to send soaring our hopes for the future, accompanied by the radiant aura of angels.──From November 25 (Fri) to December 7 (Wed), the "Gifts from Angels" exhibition by visual artist Mick Itaya will be held at Daikanyama's GALLERY SPEAK FOR.
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Limited Edition of Compilation Album "White Christmas - Gifts from Angels" Also Available
Angels, a motif that Mick Itaya has consistently favored throughout his career. The image of angels gracefully taking flight with the sparkle of stars embodies Itaya's own aspiration to approach a state of "beauty, love, and peace" that transcends time and space.
This "Gifts from Angels" exhibition focuses on these unique angels. The display will feature a selection of angel paintings from past archives, alongside previously unreleased sketches, collages born from chance, and new works imbued with a live energy, all available for purchase.
Also appealing is the wide array of original merchandise, perfect for Christmas gifts, including hand mirrors, ceramics, candle stands, and cards. A limited edition of the compilation album "White Christmas - Gifts from Angels," set for release at the end of November, will also be sold.
Itaya's angels, which continue to express a mythical world through pop and multifaceted tools such as paintings, music, fashion, and product design, are the embodiment of dreams that envelop us. We should keenly feel the quiet passion of Itaya, the creator.
On the first day of the exhibition, November 25 (Fri), starting at 6:30 PM, a gallery talk with Mick Itaya, featuring model, singer, and actress Masako Koda as moderator, will be held.
Mick Itaya | MIC*ITAYA
Visual artist. After graduating from Tama Art University, he became a freelance illustrator and designer. He began his career primarily in the fields of fashion and music, gaining attention for his cross-media artwork and production, including the 80s cassette magazine "TRA" and the 90s private brand "STELLAFINE." He is actively involved in a diverse range of projects, including CD album and book design, art direction, textile production, fashion and merchandise creation, and video and music production. Recent solo exhibitions include "Corona" (2009, Tazaki Museum of Art, Karuizawa), "Chōchin" (2010, GALLERY SPEAK FOR), and "The Star's Atelier" (2011, BEAMS JAPAN, Shinjuku).
http://www.micitaya.com/
Mick Itaya: Gifts from Angels
Exhibition Dates: November 25 (Fri) - December 7 (Wed), 2011
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 20:00 (Until 18:00 on the final day) Closed Thursdays
Venue: GALLERY SPEAK FOR
28-2 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo SPEAK FOR B1F
Tel. 03-5459-6385
http://www.galleryspeakfor.com/