2026.01.02 - 2026.01.30

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Light is the breath of space and the switch of memory.

 

Japanese artist Ayano Tamuro has long centered her practice around the theme of the "interior space," constructing serene and warm worlds on canvas. For this solo exhibition, "LAMP", she focuses her gaze on this silent guardian of the room—the lamp. In the moment the light is switched on, the room's expression subtly transforms, as atmosphere, temperature, and emotion begin to flow and intermingle. This is more than a mere change in physical illumination; it symbolizes the awakening and return of inner feeling, offering a gentle invitation to viewers to shed the clamor of daily life and confront their most authentic yearnings.

 

Tamuro's work is rooted in the pursuit of "tranquil space." She meticulously weaves together precious moments with family, fragments of memory from travels, and flights of personal fantasy, translating them into narratives within her paintings. Skilled in the use of oil paint and oil pastel, she builds up layers of color on wooden panels, then employs a distinctive technique of scraping and carving to create vivid, soft textures and emotionally resonant bas-relief surfaces. Her palette is both vivid and gentle, delineating a tranquil universe uniquely her own, poised between reality and imagination.

 

In recent years, Tamuro has gained notable recognition in the art world. In 2024, she was awarded the Grand Prix at the "Independent Tokyo" art fair and received an award at the JK-G Art Competition, leading to an exhibition in Seoul, South Korea—marking the continued expansion of her artistic influence. Each work in this solo exhibition, "LAMP", acts as a lantern of memory. The colors, patterns, and objects sourced from personal experience become layered visual and emotional dimensions, inviting the viewer to pause and immerse themselves.

 

We sincerely invite you to step into the "interior space" shaped by Ayano Tamuro's light and color. May you linger here awhile, to feel the subtle duality and tangible warmth between illumination and shadow, and in dialogue with the works, hear the softest echoes from within.