First there was an exhibition presenting Wataru Komachi‘s early fashion designs and paintings, and now, Clear & Edition Gallery follows up with a presentation of the artist’s furniture designs and screen print works. This second and final part of a diptych is inspired by Louie Armstrong‘s iconic ballad What a wonderful world, and references, albeit in an ironic way, the chaos of the modern world. Similarly to part one, it’s curated by gallery owner Yoichi Nakamuta and adds another chapter to Komachi’s ongoing artistic narrative of life. As to reflect the aforementioned chaos, the entire floor and all walls of the gallery space are covered with an abundance of art works (on through May 26). Location: Clear & Edition Gallery, 7-18-8 Roppongi (Roppongi).
Publishers Note
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