A Method of Recurrence

In Without You, scenes from classical masterpieces are finely reproduced with the main character alone extracted; in Perfect World, we are shown two versions of the same motif, such as buildings or figures of people taken at tourist spots. As evident in these works, accurate depiction and expression reaching out to the sensitivity of the audience establish the unique world of Ogawa Shinji. This exhibition, with the theme of “recurrence”, displays around 35 pieces created through various methods, such as oil, acrylic, pencil, ink, and video, in work ranging from the early part of his career as a painter in the 1980s to his latest expression. Additionally, the library section introduces his favorite books from his school days along with his work, and the Branch Gallery features new work created specifically for the site.

Ogawa Shinji Biography
Born in Yamaguchi in 1959, and currently resides in Aichi. Graduated from the Art Department of Mie University’s Faculty of Education in 1983. In 1991 he received the ACT91ACT Grand Prize in Tokai City. His major exhibitions include Souvenir/Souverain (2002, Toyota Art Museum, Aichi), Shinji Ogawa – Interfering Worlds (2006, The National Museum of Art, Osaka) Shinji Ogawa Solo Exhibition (2016, Chiba City Museum of Art, Chiba), and I Enter Every Reality (2019, Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK, Poland) among others.