Mitsuo Okada—Koganecho Refraction Ongoing
Red / Oil on Canvas, 1400 mm × 1200 mm, 2025
During their residency at Koganecho AIR, the artist explores the relationships between people, cultures, spaces, the self, and others through the theme of “travel.”Travel is not merely physical movement; it is also a flow of the mind and thoughts. Using various materials, the artist creates works that capture individual experiences at the intersection of time and memory, inviting viewers into those moments. Through the new sensations and discoveries encountered during these journeys, these works encourage viewers to rediscover themselves.
The exhibition “Journey” offers viewers an opportunity to reflect deeply on human existence, change, and the shifts in the mind that occur during the process of travel. It is not merely about physical movement, but the story of an inner journey that takes place within the mind.
During her residency at Koganecho AIR, the artist explores the theme of “Journey,” examining the relationships between individuals, cultures, spaces, and the self. A journey is not only a physical movement but also the flow of the heart and mind. Using various materials, the artist captures personal experiences at the intersection of time and memory, drawing viewers into those fleeting moments. These works invite viewers to rediscover themselves through the new sensations and discoveries encountered during the journey.
The exhibition “Journey” offers an opportunity for reflection on human existence, change, and the emotional transformations that occur during the process of moving. It is not just about physical movement but the inner journey that takes place within the heart.
Dates｜September 10 (Thu) – October 12 (Mon/Holiday)
Hours｜11:00–19:00 *Closed on Thursdays (except Sept. 10)
Location｜Hachibankan Window
Date｜September 10 (Thu) – October 12 (Mon/Holiday)
Hours｜11:00–19:00 *Closed on Thursdays (except Sept. 10)
Venue｜Hachibankan Window
Artist
Mitsuo Okada
Graduated from the Department of Painting at Tama Art University in 1994; studied in the United States starting in 1995; and completed his Master of Fine Arts degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1997. “I don’t find it interesting to create according to a plan; I find it more interesting to create while being guided by chance.”
After receiving his degree from the Department of Painting at Tama Art University in 1994, Mitsuo Okada went to the United States in 1995 and earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
“I find it uninteresting to create according to plan; I find it more interesting to create guided by chance.”