EXHIBI­TIONS

RIKAKO KAWAUCHI

Rikako Kawauchi has developed a unique artistic language that delves into both body and mind through a material expression of lines. In this exhibition, she will use the gallery’s architecture to give viewers a physical experience of her worldview as they move deeper into the space. In the main exhibition area, paintings and neon works will visualize Kawauchi’s thoughts and sensory energy. In the middle space, a composition that bridges painting and drawing will explore the fluid nature of her creative process. And at the far end of the gallery, drawings that represent the source of Kawauchi’s artistic language will reveal the primal power that can be found in the line. The motif of the tiger, an animal often associated with fire in various mythologies, serves as an entry point for unsettling the boundaries between instinct and rationality, self and other.

WAITINGROOM

Waitingroom was founded in Tokyo in 2010 with a mission to promote and support cutting-edge contemporary art in various mediums. The gallery works with young and emerging artists who have distinct perspectives on the world and explore new and diverse modes of expression. The program focuses on the role of human beings in postindustrial society, encompassing topics ranging from social engagement to our relationship with nature, from cultural heritage to the dreams and fantasies that help us keep faith in the world. Reflecting the appeal of these themes, Waitingroom’s artists frequently exhibit across Japan as well as in international galleries, museums, biennials, triennials, and other venues. Beyond exhibitions, Waitingroom supports artistic creation by organizing lectures and workshops that stimulate discourse. The gallery aims to inspire the world by building positive relationships between artists and audiences.