SHOHEI OTOMO: Fools Paradise at Backwoods Gallery

SHOHEI OTOMO – FOOLS PARADISE – FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER

Backwoods Gallery, in collaboration with Lesley Kehoe Galleries, is proud to present a visceral and energetic snapshot of modern Japan though the eyes of illustrative genius Shohei Otomo.

Working mostly in ballpoint pen, Shohei Otomo’s insightful depictions of Japan expose both its commercial facade and deepest underground culture. Delivered with an unmistakable level of biting political analysis and technical perfection, Shohei’s work straddles the worlds of art, graphic design, anime and punk.

Son of the legendary Katsuhiro Otomo the prolific author and illustrator who has shaped so much of Japanese culture with titles such as AKIRA, Shohei’s work takes his fathers legacy into the next generation.

We are exceedingly proud to be exhibiting new, unseen and familiar works by Shohei Otomo, all originals insanely rendered in ballpoint pen, limited edition prints by the artists will also be available.

For Shohei Otomo, Backwoods is working with Lesley Kehoe Galleries, Australia’s leading gallery for Japanese contemporary art, located in the Melbournce CBD.

HAKUCHI (FOOLS PARADISE) by SHOHEI OTOMO
Opening Night
Friday 7th September 6PM-8PM
7th – 28th September 2012

On display Monday to Friday : 11an ~ 6pn
Saturdays : 12pm ~ 4pm

Lesley Kehoe Galleries
GROUND FLOOR, 101 COLLINS ST,
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

SHOHEI "57577" and Carhartt Ad

One of the most awesome things i've received in a while is SHOHEI's book "57577". It's a great representation of his most iconic work. All done with a cheap ballpoint pen..! Most of them i've seen, but this "Ghetto Rules" above was new to me.



The most awesome part is that the book was delivered personalized..! Check out the sketch below! One of the most amazing and thoughtful gifts. Thanks P..





Lastly, here is a ad for Carhartt with SHOHEI drawing with his ballpoint pens. simply incredible.

SHOHEI OTOMO's New Book: "57577"

If you're a fan of SHOHEI OTOMO, he will be releasing a new book at his show with Kosuke Kawamura at PULPSpace which opened earlier this month. The book is titled "57577" and I wish I could my hands on a copy cause he's the man.

with a ballpoint pen..!!






More pics of his amazing work HERE

PDX vs TYO Show at SDCC...!!!!

I went to the PDX vs TYO Show at the Hellion pop up gallery for two reasons: 1. Martin Ontiveros and 2. Shohei Otomo. I'm glad to report that both were awesome. The show was great. Nice vibe, good venue. Free beer and pizza. What more could you want? Gargamel and Grasshut dudes in the house supporting their own. I also discovered a couple of other artists like jshea. Love his miniatures. If you missed the show, too bad cause it rocked.

















More pics after the jump....

Hellion Gallery presents PDX vs TYO...!!!

Holy shit.. talk about under the radar. Some of my favorite artists are having a face-off at SDCC 2011..!! Martin Ontiveros and Shohei Otomo? Need I say more??

JULY 21-24 - PDX vs TYO – A 9 artist showcase in San Diego during Comic Con 2011 featuring 5 artists from Tokyo and 4 artists from Portland. Gallery hours 11 – 8pm

433 3rd Avenue
San Diego, CA
www.helliongallery.com

Team Portland
Josh Clay
Blaine Fontana
Jshea
Martin Ontiveros

Team Tokyo
Imaone
Nigamushi
Shohei Otomo
Taka Sudo
Ryuichi Ogino

Thanks for the head-up Martin..! This show is MUST SEE