Otsuya

If you are interested in showing your artwork at Compound Gallery please contact Matt & Katsu at katsu@compoundgallery.com and matt@compoundgallery.com

MISSION STATEMENT

After years of promoting the American art scene, Compound Gallery has realized that something is missing... independent and underground Japanese artists have no voice here and we want to change that. Each time we travel to Japan, we meet more of these exceptional artists, and are impressed by their innovative, fresh ideas. At the same time, the American art scene is hungry for new and original artists to follow. It is time to expose the American audience to Japanese artworks. It is time to bring together the American art collector and the Japanese artist. This is our goal at Compound Gallery.

Featuring Imaone, Tenga, Shohei from Tokyo, Japan

March 5th - March 29th 2009 | Reception: March 5th @ 7:00pm | Curated by Matt Wagner


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Tenga

born in Saitama Japan in 1977. He graduated Suidobata Art institute 2002. He has been working as Web designer after graduation. He started being interested in graffitti culture back in 1992 and started his artist career since 2007. His current Art projects are Blok 28 by Disney and Lello and Stich art project. He is currently working in Tokyo.

Shohei

Shohei born in Tokyo japan in 1980. He graduated Tama art university majoring Oil Painting in 2004. During his school year, he started his career as illustrator and Graphic designer. He has been an independent since then. His style is very unique using Ballpointed Pen to draw very fine gradations.

Ima-one www.imaone.com

Using graphic designs, illustrations, and graffiti as a weapon, Imaone delivers his original style with no regards to conventional media, while taking advantage of experiences from having worked at designing and printing offices. He has contributed his artwork to a number of artists, labels, media, and galleries, from which he has found inspiration, both inside and outside of his homeland.