Kohei Yamada: My Screen Tests
GR gallery is pleased to present My Screen Tests, the first New York City solo exhibition by Kohei Yamada. The exhibition examines the enduring value of the authentic relationship between artist and artwork, engaging in themes of irony, introspection, and visual metaphor, which draw inspiration from contemporary practice and Yamada’s nuanced admiration for American Pop art.
In My Screen Tests, Yamada searches within New York City’s identity as the art capital of the world in order to infuse his work with a distinct vitality, revealing his admiration for Andy Warhol in particular through motifs referencing the Silver Factory era and vibrant pop expressions.
The opening reception will take place on Friday, May 15 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. GR gallery, 116 Chambers Street (btw Church & W. Broadway ) New York, NY 10007
My Screen Tests is defined by motivations that comment on the ambiguous nature of art’s true value beyond its creator, while also alluding to Yamada’s need to remain bound to art for the rest of his life. The work also critiques the world’s normalization of deceit and capitalistic greed, alongside a persistent longing for freedom that remains just out of reach. New York City lies at the core of Yamada’s practice, serving as both subject and catalyst for exploring the interplay between personal perception and nostalgia. It also functions as a cultural bridge between American and Japanese influences, tracing the artist’s journey from childhood through his engagement with the legacy of Andy Warhol, as well as other Japanese and American artists. Through a combination of brushwork, abstraction, and figuration, Yamada weaves a narrative rich in contemporary art history, while also confronting the true value of an artist’s existence.
Event Links
Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/3601299-3
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