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[First Solo Show] Translucent Sculpture — Takanosuke Yasui "OK Plastic" at MEDEL GALLERY SHU

【初個展】半透明の彫刻〜安井鷹之介「OK Plastic」MEDEL GALLERY SHU

Takanosuke Yasui “OK Plastic”

We visited Takanosuke Yasui’s solo exhibition “OK Plastic.” The venue was MEDEL GALLERY SHU.

Installation view
Installation view

This exhibition centered on works inspired by the life of the sculptor Camille Claudel, gathering pieces that focus on “plasticity” and “translucent sculpture.”

Left: Takanosuke Yasui, "reservoir," 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel, 1370x915mm Right: Takanosuke …
Left: Takanosuke Yasui, “reservoir,” 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel, 1370x915mm
Right: Takanosuke Yasui, “Camille,” 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, canvas, 285x235mm

The gallery’s atmosphere had changed dramatically from usual, thanks to the green boards lined up along the walls. The hand-painted green walls seem to accentuate the power of the works.

Installation view
Installation view
Takanosuke Yasui, "The God Gone (Eifman Ballet)," 2020, 1635x1325mm, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel
Takanosuke Yasui, “The God Gone (Eifman Ballet),” 2020, 1635x1325mm, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel
"The God Gone (Eifman Ballet)" *Detail
“The God Gone (Eifman Ballet)” *Detail
Takanosuke Yasui, "Rodin," 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wood, 430x240x310mm
Takanosuke Yasui, “Rodin,” 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wood, 430x240x310mm
Takanosuke Yasui, "Rchandelier," 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel, 1370x915mm
Takanosuke Yasui, “Rchandelier,” 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel, 1370x915mm
Takanosuke Yasui, "smoke break," 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel, 1215x925mm
Takanosuke Yasui, “smoke break,” 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel, 1215x925mm
Right: Takanosuke Yasui, "atelier," 2020, 1210x930mm, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel
Right: Takanosuke Yasui, “atelier,” 2020, 1210x930mm, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, wooden panel
Left: "Dried Flowers," 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, canvas, 210x170mm Center: "Pieta," 2020, plaster, cotton …
Left: “Dried Flowers,” 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, canvas, 210x170mm
Center: “Pieta,” 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, canvas, 285x235mm
Right: “Beethoven,” 2020, plaster, cotton cloth, acrylic paint, canvas, 285x235mm
Installation view
Installation view

The exhibition drew a strong response, with many visitors flocking in despite the one-week run.

The distinctive drape-like texture, built on a plaster base, is captivating enough to pull you in and seize the heart. This body of work — moving fluidly between painting and sculpture — is sure to keep drawing attention.

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