Information
Date: 2022
Size: 24.2 × 33.5 cm
Edition: 3/8
Technique: Silkscreen on paper
Detail: Not framed
Frame: Please Ask
Profile
2012-2016 Tokyo University of the Arts, B.A. of the Oil painting department
2016-2018 Tokyo University of the Arts, M.A. of the Print making department
ArtistComment
This artwork is a reproduction using the silkscreen technique of the acrylic painting "Journey of the Soul" that was created for the book "わたしの学術書" -博士論文書籍化をめぐって-, a collection of essays published by Shumpu-Sha in 2022.
I recall the pleasant and warm feeling I get when reading an academic book, like diving into a sea of rich knowledge. I believe that unexpected discoveries can be made when you step out of your daily routine in a relaxed and unexpected way.
Gallery Commentary
Shiori Ichikawa is an artist who creates silkscreen and drawing works using the relationship between humans and the creatures around us as her main motif. Her humorous works are not mere caricatures but rather depict the contradictions and ridiculousness of our modern life with a kind of compassion. The strange laughter, a little bit of guilt, and a particular love for the creatures at the mercy of humans. It is interesting to decipher the messages hidden in the prints used as a medium.