Space

Space—it's amazing when you display a painting, by itself or in a group, against a certain background, and in what type of space, how much changes the painting(s) for the viewer. It is a very interesting element to take into consideration, especially when someone approaches me about wanting a piece for their space, but have yet to decide which exact one. besides the other person's likes, dislikes, personality, reasons for acquiring a piece/pieces, the space in which will be its new home, makes a huge difference in deciding which artwork I would eventually recommend or show him/her as suggestions.

A great friend reached out one day couple of years back asking about potentially owning a piece of my work, given the pandemic and all, both of us were not sure when I would be able to show in Tokyo again in the near-ish future. After much consideration—and trust me on the much, a good number of photos and detailed notes of what I believed would work for him were sent, he decided on a quartet of paintings to be displayed together that I had suggested. And I could not have been happier with it because that was what I really had in mind when he reached out to me.

First photo: the paintings in their new home vs. second photo: them in my space. The colour, material, texture, you can even say "temperature" of the wall the paintings hang from plus lighting completely changes the mood and feel of the artwork. Am soooo humbled to be able to add to someone's space, let alone a great friend's, be it as a subtle addition or an amplified existence.

Side note: third photo is of me respraying protective archival spray to ensure my babies will arrive safely and stay vibrant in their new homes for many many years to come. I liked the difference in colours and textures of the smooth paintings vs. crinkled kraft paper vs. cold concrete floor outside.