This striking black and white image depicts a unique tandem bicycle, featuring a distinct geometric and angular design. The prominent curved backrests and armrests create an eye-catching visual composition, while the intricate, almost organic patterns on the bicycle frames add a touch of artistic flair. The overall minimalist aesthetic and the use of negative space contribute to the piece's modern and contemporary feel. The tandem design suggests a collaborative, shared experience, potentially offering an insightful commentary on human connections and interactions. This thought-provoking work of art blends function and form, inviting the viewer to consider the intersection of utility and artistic expression. ...
Born in France in 1993. Graduated from the Department of Craft and Industrial Design at Musashino Art University in 2017. Completed the Master’s Program in Design at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts in 2022. Interested in the communication between objects and humans, he converts discoveries of new perspectives from daily observations into his artworks. Ota values fluidity in processes and ways of thinking, and embraces multidimensional thoughts without adhering to specific fields. ...
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. ...
