System Of Culture

The Temple of Caramels, 202123.2 x 29cm580 USD

Details

MaterialGalleryLocation

archival pigment printPARCELTokyo

Description

Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The artwork showcases an intriguing arrangement of stacked, golden-hued cubes on a reflective surface. The soft, earthy tones and the geometrical forms create a visually striking composition. The cubes, which appear to be made of a waxy or caramelized material, evoke a sense of fragility and impermanence. The artist's use of repetitive shapes and subtle variations in size and placement suggests an exploration of balance, proportion, and the relationship between mass and space. This conceptual piece may comment on the transient nature of material indulgences or the precarious state of modern society. The artwork's minimalist approach and its emphasis on the inherent qualities of the materials used invite the viewer to contemplate the deeper meanings and emotions underlying the simple yet captivating visual display. ...

Artist

System Of Culture

, Japan

A graduate of Musashino Art University, Department of Visual Communication Design. System of Culture’s project began in 2017, creating “fabricated” photographs based on everyday realizations, constructed by drawing inspiration from various things such as paintings and films. While objectively observing contemporary society, the artist cynically and impassively creates meaningful moments, prompting us to shift our perspective subtly in our daily lives. Winner of the Patricia Karallis Prize at the “JAPAN PHOTO AWARD 2021” and has also exhibited at the “VOCA Exhibition 2022” at The Ueno Royal Museum in 2022. ...

System Of Culture: Artworks

System Of CultureI Can Save Myself at Last, 2017950 USD

System Of CultureGel Ball, 2020950 USD

System Of CultureStill Life Breakfast, 2017950 USD

System Of CultureThe Temple of Caramels, 2021580 USD

System Of CultureScattered Loops, 20232500 USD

System Of CultureFallen Vase, 20202500 USD

Gallery

PARCEL

Tokyo, Tokyo

PARCEL opened its doors in June 2019 in the corner of the DDD HOTEL in the East side of Tokyo Japan. In its distinctive space, a former parking lot, PARCEL aims to create a program that transcends various cultures with its focus centered on contemporary art, introducing a wide range of artists from both Japan and abroad. Taku Sato, who has been engaged in the gallery business for many years, is the current gallery director, along with Sakie Takasu, a member of the art collective SIDE CORE, as the program advisor. In February 2022, “parcel” opens as an annex on the second floor of the Maruka Building, a gallery complex located behind PARCEL. Through both spaces, PARCEL/parcel aims to send out multifaceted messages which rise in such an era, while creating a list of exhibitions and events which portray the characteristics of the gallery. A combination of a commercial gallery and a project space. ...