Kyoko Idetsu’s paintings at Nonaka-Hill have a charming way about them. Figurative and representational while also dream-like and loose, the works present various scenes — snippets from the artist’s day-to-day life. The press release for the exhibition cheekily describes this as “anecdotal expressionism, a school of painting limited to herself.” Writing directly on the gallery […]
In a survey of multimedia works spanning half a century, Synogenesis at Nonaka-Hill marks Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver’s first West Coast solo exhibition. Azuchi has long been taken by the idea of using the physical body as a way to relate to time and space. He approaches reality with a sense of humor and uses the […]
At Nonaka-Hill, the two halves of the gallery each contain elaborate, textural, and unique ceramic works that couldn’t be more different. On the left, Japanese artist Masaomi Yasunaga’s ceramic forms look like objects salvaged from a deep-sea journey; the vessels are installed on a densely-packed pedestal, encouraging an exploratory approach from the viewer. In a process […]
Before Kaz Oshiro’s solo exhibition was installed at Nonaka-Hill, the gallery was painted a peaceful blue, and Sōfu Teshigahara’s delicate ikebana sculptures were placed on a serene bed of rocks. Compared to the highly composed nature of Teshigaraha’s exhibition, Oshiro’s work feels ad-hoc and paused mid-installation. Teshigaraha’s blue walls are partially painted over with white. Paint rollers, […]
On view: February 8–March 28, 2020 A beautifully calming space has been erected at Nonaka-Hill in Hollywood. As if to create an outdoor space inside the gallery, the walls are painted in a deeply-hued blue, and gravel rocks are installed. The exhibition celebrates the work of Sofu Teshigahara, an influential teacher and leader in the avant-garde […]
