In recent years, the art scene in Japan has seen the spread of social networking services, etc., featuring young artists, creating a new movement in the scene.
Among them is an up-and-coming illustrator who stands out from the crowd,SUGISun Dance," an exhibition by the "Sun Dance" group, will be held at "Bar Jugetsu" in Golden Gai, Shinjuku's Kabukicho district.
SUGI has been active since 2014 and has received the BEAMS T Award at the MUSIC ILLUSTRATION AWARDS 2017. He is also in charge of editorial design for the zine "EMARCY" published by the hip-hop group KANDYTOWN, which boasts overwhelming popularity among the youth generation, as well as artwork for members MASATO, DJ Minnesotah, shotahirama, and others.
Furthermore, he provided illustrations for a collaboration item with "JOURNAL STANDARD" that was sold at a one-man live concert by singer Kick a Show held recently at "Shibuya WWW" and became a topic of conversation.
This exhibition will feature more than 20 new works under the theme of "Bringing a part of our life to Bar October in early summer," which captures the life-size of SUGI, who is constantly confronted with painting.
This exhibition is by SUGI, an illustrator who is leading the next generation of the art scene. The venue is one of the best drinking areas in Tokyo , so please immerse yourself in his worldview with a good drink in hand.
Text_Ryotaro Miyazaki
"Sun Dance".
SUGI Private Exhibition of Arts at Bar October
Period: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - Saturday, July 14, 2018
Venue: Bar Jugetsu
Address: 1-1-10 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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