Establish 2001, New York

CITY NO END

GAKU EXHIBITION AT NEPENTHES NY: ART

[ARTIST SPOTLIGHT]
MANABU 'GAKU' INADA - CITY NO END

Surging without having endless traffic, people, and everyday events,
In the flow of the city, it pushes and pulls like a swell.
Bustle and Silence, Destruction and Rebirth, Time and Space, Tension and Relief.
Some are swept away, some struggle and head towards the waves.
Still, this big swell never stops.
"City No End."

City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.
August 5th  -  September 28th, 2021 
Nepenthes NY:  307 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
Artist:  Manabu Gaku Inada
Year:  2021
City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.

The theme of Gaku's works is closely tied to daily life, aiming to capture the rhythms, bustle, and beauty of city living.

City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.

With assistance from a Brooklyn silkscreen specialist, the large-format multiplex printing was completed.

City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.
City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.

The printing was done using a fabric known as ripstop.

City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.

The print was meticulously produced based on a digital mockup that included detailed instructions from Gaku.

City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.

The exhibition was held at NEPENTHES NEW YORK, a store and gallery located in the Garment District of NYC.

City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.

Gaku is making final adjustments in the basement of the gallery.

City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.
City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.
City No End is an ongoing series created by Brooklyn-based artist Gaku. Gaku’s works are imbued with a subtle sense of the imaginary as he seamlessly integrates surreal aspects into depictions of our reality, creating a juxtaposition that has, over time, become his characteristic style. This exhibition showcases the artist’s first large-scale assemblage and collage works from this series.

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