25. UEBA Kasumi
1978 Born in Kyoto
The impression made by Ueba Kasumi’s works is defined first and foremost by the overwhelming impact of the patterns. The Pokémon she chose as motifs for this exhibition are all bedecked with patterns in a variety of colors and shapes, and appear as radiant presences. Surprised by this unexpected encounter, one looks closely and observes every inch of the works, and it is evident that there is a lot of interpreting and deciphering to be done here.
Take Grookey, for example: It is said that Grookey uses its special stick like a musical tool to beat a rhythmic sound, which then causes the plants to grow. On the other hand, the arabesque pattern is a representation of the life force of a vine that extends forever. It seems to be an exquisite combination.
In this way, one is reminded that many are auspicious and symbolic, and may find oneself questioning the fundamental meaning of the human search for patterns. Along with images of jubilant life with Pokémon, joyful scenes expand ever outward.
The impression made by Ueba Kasumi’s works is defined first and foremost by the overwhelming impact of the patterns. The Pokémon she chose as motifs for this exhibition are all bedecked with patterns in a variety of colors and shapes, and appear as radiant presences. Surprised by this unexpected encounter, one looks closely and observes every inch of the works, and it is evident that there is a lot of interpreting and deciphering to be done here.
Take Grookey, for example: It is said that Grookey uses its special stick like a musical tool to beat a rhythmic sound, which then causes the plants to grow. On the other hand, the arabesque pattern is a representation of the life force of a vine that extends forever. It seems to be an exquisite combination.
In this way, one is reminded that many are auspicious and symbolic, and may find oneself questioning the fundamental meaning of the human search for patterns. Along with images of jubilant life with Pokémon, joyful scenes expand ever outward.