YUKIKOMIZUTANI is pleased to present ‘THIS IS OCHIAI SHOHEI,’ a solo exhibition featuring works by Ochiai Shohei, from August 26th to September 23rd. In this exhibition, we will present artworks that capture the essence of Ochiai Shohei’s life and bring together elements that shape his identity.

Through his paintings and drawings, Ochiai Shohei explores themes of daily life using motifs from household goods and toys. The dynamic and unpredictable structure, as well as the three-dimensionality expressed through Ochiai’s vision, possesses an overwhelming force for viewers.The pencil lines, drawn with powerful strokes, cannot be fully erased with an eraser. The retained strokes and corrections made through chigiri-e ( 貼り絵, collage-like) methods are the artist’s unique process of finding the “correct lines”. The analog process emphasized in the artworks, contrary to the modern digital society, prompts viewers to reconsider their relationship with everyday objects and themselves, bringing forth new perspectives.

The exhibition ‘THIS IS OCHIAI SHOHEI’ will present Ochiai’s largest painting to date, along with his latest projects featuring three-dimensional works. Additionally, inside the gallery, we will screen a documentary film that follows the artist’s creative process. As stated in the exhibition title, this is an exhibition that encompasses all aspects of Ochiai Shohei. We kindly invite you to experience ‘THIS IS OCHIAI SHOHEI’ at YUKIKOMIZUTANI.

Shohei OCHIAI

Born in Omiya, Saitama prefecture, Japan
Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Production Design, Product Course
Studied entertainment under TV producer Masaki Yoshida, after that began working as a painter.

Shoei Ochiai solo exhibition ‘THIS IS OCHIAI SHOHEI’
Date : August 26 – September 23, 2023  12:00 – 18:00
*Closed on Sundays, Mondays