A decade after Mr.‘s debut institutional present on the West Coast, the Japanese Superflat artist made his return to the States together with his newest exhibition, IT WAS ON A BRILLIANT DAY. — his first solo present in Los Angeles.
Characterised by a particular and chaotic fashion, Mr.’s work is harking back to the organized chaos present in Japanese mega-discount retail chains like Don Quijote, the place customers are overwhelmed by the sheer abundance and number of items. His artwork evokes the cluttered, vibrant, and eclectic nature of shopper tradition in Japan, drawing inspiration from the city jungle of mass-produced treasures.
Beneath Mr’s anime-like depictions of girls and boys, lies a deeper exploration of escapism that’s formed by his personal troubled household background. This private historical past is mirrored within the solitary and fantastical worlds he creates by means of his artwork. From giant work, vinyl sculptures to large-scale installations emulating a bit of the artist’s workspace, the newest present highlights Mr.’s current practices on numerous mediums.
IT WAS ON A BRILLIANT DAY. is presently on view at Perrotin LA and will probably be opened to the general public till March 29, 2025.
Perrotin Los Angeles
5036 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
United States
