Ryuichi Ohira 大平龍一

 

Born in 1982 in Tokyo, Japan.

Ohira uses wood carving as his lead method of working, creating works by taking apart and rebuilding the hidden symbols in society, ancient Japanese faiths and worship. In recent years, Ohira has returned his attention to the original characteristics of this material, producing sculptures that “remain undefined in meaning” motivated by his mindless absorption and unreasonable impulse –both of which can be regarded as primal instincts of human creativity. Now he is represented by the contemporary art gallery NANUZKA UNDERGROUND.

He participated in exhibitions including "SYNDROME" (solo show, NANZUKA UNDERGROUND 1F, Tokyo, 2022), "The Yellow Portal" (solo show, 2G Tokyo & 3110NZ, Tokyo, 2021), "CAR BONE DRAGON" (solo show, TSUTAYA - SHOTEN Ginza, Tokyo, 2021), "PINEAPPLE” (solo show, Mitsukoshi Contemporary Gallery, Tokyo, 2020), and "JP POP UNDERGROUND" (Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F, Osaka, 2020).

1982年出生於日本東京。

大平龍一以木雕為主要的創作手法，通過解構在日本社會、古代信仰和崇拜中的隱藏符號來創作作品。近年來，藝術家將注意力回歸到材料的原始特性上，創作出各種「意義不明」的雕塑；其靈感來自於他自身的盲目專注和不合理的衝動 ―― 這兩者都可以被視為人類創造力的原始本能。

藝術家曾參與展覽包括：「SYNDROME」（NANZUKA UNDERGROUND，東京，2022）、「The Yellow Portal」（3110NZ，東京，2021）、「CAR BONE DRAGON」（銀座蔦屋書店，東京，2021）、「菠蘿」（三越當代畫廊，東京，2020）和「JP POP UNDERGROUND」（心齋橋 PARCO，大阪，2020）等等。

Previous Exhibitions

  • 2022
    SYNDROME | NANZUKA UNDERGROUND 1F | Tokyo, Japan

    2021
    The Yellow Portal | 2G Tokyo & 3110NZ | Tokyo, Japan
    CAR BONE DRAGON | TSUTAYA - SHOTEN Ginza | Tokyo, Japan

    2020
    PINEAPPLE | Mitsukoshi Contemporary Gallery | Tokyo, Japan

    2019
    Rhizome | Gallery Tsukigime | Tokyo, Japan

    2018
    48 | #FR2 GALLERY2 | Tokyo, Japan

    2017
    TAKARAKUDA | NaRaFamily | Nara, Japan

    2015
    Ryuichi Ohira Sculpture & Paintings | Galeria Vera Munro | Hamburg, Germany
    Dr.Ohira and Wunderkammern | GALLERY DE ROOM 702 | Osaka, Japan

    2014
    Magnificent View | NANZUKA | Tokyo, Japan

    2012
    Adventure Lover | Tsuruoka Art Forum | Yamagata, Japan

    2010
    Deko boko Izumo no Susume | Tezen Museum | Shimane, Japan

    2006
    Sukima-Nitch | Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music | Tokyo, Japan

    2005
    Belt in partition | Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music | Tokyo, Japan

    2004
    Baitai-Media | University of Fine Arts and Music | Tokyo, Japan

  • 2023
    The Summer | AISHONANZUKA | Hong Kong
    KUROOBIANACONDA 05 SUKIYAKI | AISHONANZUKA | Hong Kong
    Playground | AKI Gallery | Taipei, Taiwan

    2022
    Group show ‘for TZ’ | NANZUKA UNDERGROUND | Tokyo, Japan
    KUROOBIANACONDA 04 TEMPURA | Sokyo Lisbon | Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan

    2021
    Prism | NANZUKA UNDERGROUND | Tokyo, Japan
    KUROOBIANACONDA 03 SANMAIOROSHI | TEZUKAYAMA GALLERY | Osaka, Japan
    ART OSAKA 2021 | OSAKA CITY CENTRAL PUBLIC HALL | Osaka, Japan
    POP - ING NANZUKA at AKI Gallery | AKI Gallery | Taipei, Taiwan

    2020
    JP POP UNDERGROUND | Shinsaibashi PARCO 14F | Osaka, Japan

    2019 KUROOBIANAKONDA01KIRIMI | Artglorieux | Tokyo, Japan

    2015
    New Work From an Old Studio ♯10 | The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts | Tokyo, Japan

    2014
    COLORED NOISE for 8/02/CUBE1,2,3 | Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE | Tokyo, Japan

    2013
    5th | Cleme De La Crem | Tokyo, Japan
    yorishiro project 2013 | Kamigamo Shrine | Kyoto, Japan

    2011
    Art Mom's Holiday | SPIRAL | Tokyo, Japan
    The Power of Art | Tokyo, Japan
    Artist in Residence Tokai Saruku | riverpal gokasegawa | Miyazaki, Japan
    Zoku・Zoku・Zoku・Zoku exhibition | Ichida Family’s House | Tokyo, Japan

    2010
    Tokyo University of the Arts The Doctoral Program Final Exhibition | The University Art Museum | Tokyo, Japan
    Immemorial Foreseeing | Fellini Gallery | Shanghai, China

  • 2006
    "Tokyo University of the Arts The 54th Graduation Works Exhibition", Ataka Prize /Best student prize

    2005
    "SICF 6th", Nanjo Humio Prize /Director of the MORI Art Museum Prize