Following the cancellation of Art Fair Tokyo 2020 (AFT2020), various galleries are showing previews of the works they had planned to present at the fair.
This article reviews the exhibition of Naritaka Sato, who had been scheduled to show through Minna no Gallery.
Minna no GalleryExhibition viewMirror installed at the entrance * Not for saleMirror * DetailExhibition viewLeft: Naritaka Sato, “Star 9,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 530×455 mm Right: Naritaka Sato, “Star 10,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 530×455 mm“Star 9” * Detail“Star 10” * DetailLeft: Naritaka Sato, “Star 7,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 530×455 mm Right: Naritaka Sato, “Star 8,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 530×455 mm“Star 7” * Detail“Star 8” * DetailLeft: Naritaka Sato, “Star 4,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 530×455 mm Center: Naritaka Sato, “Star 5,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 530×455 mm Right: Naritaka Sato, “Star 6,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 530×455 mm“Star 4” * Detail“Star 5” * DetailNaritaka Sato, “Star 6,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 530×455 mm“Star 6” * DetailNaritaka Sato, “Brilliant Woman,” pencil, acrylic, paper, wood panel, 2020, 1620×1300 mm“Brilliant Woman” * Detail“Brilliant Woman” * Detail — even the portions covered by paint are drawn in pencil underneath.Note the shadow at the boundary between acrylic paint and drawing.It may be hard to tell, but this is not a lighting shadow — it has been added intentionally.The interplay of light and shadow created by shading and thick impasto is fascinating.
Demand for Naritaka Sato’s works is concentrated, and acquiring one has become difficult. All the works in this exhibition are, of course, sold out. His popularity is also growing overseas, and the competition to acquire his works is only likely to continue.
