Atsushi Kamijo  1983

2013/12/9 - 12/21

Gallery Naruyama is pleased to present an exhibition of comic artist, Atsushi Kamijo, celebrating the publication of his first book celebrating thirty years of the artist's career.

Since his debut in 1983, Kamijo's impact on culture through works such as ‘TO-Y’ and ‘SEX’ has been enormous. Despite his often violent and aggressive characters such as a rock musician, an outlaw or a martial artist, the atmosphere in his work maintains a sense of tranquility. His ability to depict the fragile moment of beauty in the lives of those living on the edge, is parallel to none. He incorporates his love of music, films, photography, literature, pop art, graphic design and illustration into his mangas (comics), intricately weaving pictures and narratives. Although mangas consist of deformation, omission and condensation by nature, Kamijo's work is the result of carefully selected lines and details, expanding beyond the narrative. His interests are equally focused on both human characters as well as landscapes and objects. Sharp lines and precise dots in ink are combined to create extremely intricate and refined monochromatic images.

We will present variety of works including his early pen drawings, SHISEIDO advertising material, collaborations with Nike and Addidas along with recent works. It is also our honor to present one of the best portraits by the artist, which happens to be a knife engraving without any pen work.

There will be a book-signing event on the last day of the exhibition, 12/21 from 14:00 at the gallery.