Takato Yamamoto "Colorful Drawing Book" Publication Commemorative Exhibition
Art
GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS Art Book Floor 2024年11月08日(金) - 12月07日(土)
To commemorate the publication of Takato Yamamoto's collection of works, "Sairo Gacho" (published by Geijutsu Shinbunsha), which will be released on Monday, October 28th, a publication commemorative exhibition will be held on the art book floor of the store from Friday, November 8th to Saturday, December 7th.
[Exhibition overview and new publications]
Influenced by late 19th century art and ukiyo-e, Takato Yamamoto has been using a unique technique that fuses the flat and delicate touch of Japanese painting to create what he calls the "Heisei aestheticism" style, depicting the fantastical aesthetic of beautiful young boys and girls. In addition to being commissioned to create cover art and illustrations for books and theater pamphlets, he continues to be highly active, presenting original works in art books and solo exhibitions.
The production process is unique. First, a rough sketch is drawn, and then a preliminary sketch is made based on the rough sketch. Next, the entire back side of the preliminary sketch paper is painted with a pencil, and the preliminary sketch and the final paper are placed on top of each other, tracing the lines of the preliminary sketch and transferring the traced lines to the final paper. Then, for the final work, the lines are drawn with a face brush and pen, and colored with Liquitex paints to complete the work. In total, it takes four drawings to create one piece of work.
The new book "Sairogacho" is a book that allows you to experience this process a little. Trace the sketch that has already been drawn, and then you can paint it exactly the same as the actual painting, or you can paint it freely. Complete your own unique work.
This exhibition will also feature original canvas paintings and sketches (including new works) for sale. Please enjoy Takato Yamamoto's creative world to your heart's content.
[Book information]
"Colorful Painting Album"
Written by: Takato Yamamoto
Format: A4 modified size
Number of pages: 144p
Price: 3,300 yen + tax
Publication date: October 28, 2024
ISBN: 978-4-87586-711-1
Format: A4 modified size
Number of pages: 144p
Price: 3,300 yen + tax
Publication date: October 28, 2024
ISBN: 978-4-87586-711-1
[About the autograph session]
To commemorate the opening of this exhibition, a signing session will be held at the exhibition venue from 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 9th. Customers who purchase an event participation ticket through the event ticket reservation and sales service "Event Manager" will have the author personally write their name on the signed book.
Date and time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 5:00pm to 6:30pm *Please note that there will be a 15 minute break for the artists during the event.
Capacity｜100 people
Venue | GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS Art Book Floor
Conditions for participation | Customers who have purchased tickets through the event ticket reservation and sales service "Event Manager"
Date and time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 5:00pm to 6:30pm *Please note that there will be a 15 minute break for the artists during the event.
Capacity｜100 people
Venue | GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS Art Book Floor
Conditions for participation | Customers who have purchased tickets through the event ticket reservation and sales service "Event Manager"
Please check the event page below for application instructions and details.
[Books]
It is scheduled to be on sale at GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS and online (OIL by Bijutsu Techo, TSUTAYA BOOKS Online Store, Yahoo! Shopping).
[Artist Profile]
Takato Yamamoto
Born in Akita in 1960.
Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Department of Painting.
In the 1980s he mainly worked on illustrations for corporate advertisements. From the early 1990s he began illustrating novels under the influence of late 19th century art and ukiyo-e. At the same time he produced original fantastical and aesthetic works under the label "Heisei Aestheticism". Since then he has published many art books, including "Scarlet Maniera" and "Divertimento for Martyrs" (published by Editions Treville), as well as "Phantom Peep Window", "In the Garden with a Goat", "The Vampire's Box" and "The Skull's Box" (published by Geijutsu Shinbunsha). He continues to be highly active, producing cover art and illustrations, and holding solo exhibitions. He is a member of the International Ukiyo-e Society.
Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Department of Painting.
In the 1980s he mainly worked on illustrations for corporate advertisements. From the early 1990s he began illustrating novels under the influence of late 19th century art and ukiyo-e. At the same time he produced original fantastical and aesthetic works under the label "Heisei Aestheticism". Since then he has published many art books, including "Scarlet Maniera" and "Divertimento for Martyrs" (published by Editions Treville), as well as "Phantom Peep Window", "In the Garden with a Goat", "The Vampire's Box" and "The Skull's Box" (published by Geijutsu Shinbunsha). He continues to be highly active, producing cover art and illustrations, and holding solo exhibitions. He is a member of the International Ukiyo-e Society.
[Sales Information]
[Original artwork]
The book will be on sale at GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS from 10:30am on Friday, November 8th.
We also plan to sell the works on the online art marketplace "OIL by Bijutsu Techo" as soon as they are ready.
The book will be on sale at GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS from 10:30am on Friday, November 8th.
We also plan to sell the works on the online art marketplace "OIL by Bijutsu Techo" as soon as they are ready.
[Books]
It is scheduled to be on sale at GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS and online (OIL by Bijutsu Techo, TSUTAYA BOOKS Online Store, Yahoo! Shopping).
- Dates (Fri) 2023 to (Sat) December 7, 2023 *The final day is scheduled to close at 5:00 pm. The dates are subject to change without notice.
- time Please check our website.
- place GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS Art Book Floor
- Organizer GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS
- Contact Us 03-3575-7755
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