Contemporary Asian Art

Color lithograph with pearlescent and metallic powder, Edition 15. Barbara Takenaga is a painter who made her first lithograph at Shark’s in the summer of 2002. Her abstract works...

Color lithograph with gold metallic powder, Edition 15. Barbara Takenaga writes: “About the prints, they’re part of a series of recent Angel paintings — which were influenced by seeing a small painting fragment of angel’s wings by Fra Angelico. I liked the way the feather pattern is similar to the Asian motif of fish scales or waves of water. There is a reference to the natural world, as well as the heavenly, but in an abstract, decorative approach. With the scale change of smaller elements in the center and larger dots on the edge, there is the implication of folded space that moves from near to distant — with some sensation of being pulled toward a far off place. The metallic background is dusted with gold or pearlescent powder over deep orange, which gives the surface some shimmer and color change. The title, Angel (Little Egypt), comes from the colors that are reminiscent of ancient Egyptian collars...

Color lithograph with pearlescent and metallic powder, Edition 15. Barbara Takenaga is a painter who made her first lithograph at Shark’s in the summer of 2002. Her abstract works...

Color lithograph with hand coloring and pearlescent powder. Ed. 25 The artist describes this project: I like the sense of that in-between time of blue light in this print - betwee...

Color lithograph with hand coloring, Edition 20 Her most recent prints are "Lines of Force (Fire Red) State II" and "Lines of Force (TBR) State II." Vibrant hand-colored lithograp...

Color lithograph, Edition 30. Barbara Takenaga is a painter who made her first lithograph at Shark’s in the summer of 2002. Her abstract works are full of repeated, obsessive mark...

Color lithograph with pearlescent powder, Edition 15. Barbara Takenaga writes: “About the prints, they’re part of a series of recent Angel paintings — which were influenced by seeing a small painting fragment of angel’s wings by Fra Angelico. I liked the way the feather pattern is similar to the Asian motif of fish scales or waves of water. There is a reference to the natural world, as well as the heavenly, but in an abstract, decorative approach. With the scale change of smaller elements in the center and larger dots on the edge, there is the implication of folded space that moves from near to distant — with some sensation of being pulled toward a far off place. The metallic background is dusted with gold or pearlescent powder over deep orange, which gives the surface some shimmer and color change. The title, Angel (Little Egypt), comes from the colors that are reminiscent of ancient Egyptian collars...

For this edition Kitade wants to bring awareness and understanding onto the table and into the viewer’s hearts and minds. Kitade urges us to ask: What are the effects of the atomic b...

The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

Guardian dogs (Koma-Inu in Japanese) Guardians of temples or shrines placed on each side of entrance, believed to ward off Evil Spirits. They are Protecting you from Bad Spirits! Th...

The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

'Samantabhadra', Sanskrit for ‘Universal Worthy'. This recent work by Kenjiro Kitade emphasizes his awareness of the plight of elephants and their endangerment. Sitting on top is a b...

From natural cold earth to gleaming high-fire surfaces, clay is the ancient anatomic medium. It is the medium in which time stands still, ideas are frozen, and yet a civilization is ...

The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

The main theme of Kitade's artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...

monoprint, woodcut, gold paint

photo xerox with ink image size - 5 x 6”; frame size - 11 x 12” BIO Akio Takamori (1950 - 2017) was a sculptor, printmaker, and painter who explored human relationships: interperso...

Artist: Akio Takamori Title: Sitting Monkey, Leaping Monkey, Walking Monkey from Monkey Business Series Date: 2011 Medium: Archival ink jet and hand li...

Artist: Akio Takamori Title: War Date: 2013 Medium: Lithograph and woodblock with chine colle Dimensions: 17.5 x 22.5 inches Editions: 36 Akio Takamori’s evolution as an artist beg...

Akio Takamori "Secret State Goddess" Monoprint, woodcut, gold paint Year: 1989 Signed by artist & dated "7/1989" *created at the Anderson Ranch Art Center Size: 39 x 21.5" Akio Taka...

Honey Thief, 2016 Medium: 5 Color Lithograph Edition: 27 Paper: Handmade HMP Waterleaf Paper Size: 24.5″ x 20.5″ (irregular) Image Size: 21.75″ x 13″ (irregular) COA provided On the...

Artist: Akio Takamori Title: Man and Woman Date: 1993 Medium: Lithograph, Rives BFK white Dimensions: 29.5 x 11 inches Editions: 30 Akio Takamori’s evo...

Artist: Akio Takamori Title: Love Date: 2008 Medium: Archival ink jet and hand lithography Dimensions: 24 x 31.5 inches Editions: 45 Akio Takamori’s evolution as an artist began as...

Artist: Akio Takamori Title: Duet Date: 2008 Medium: Archival ink jet and hand lithography Dimensions: 21.25 x 26.5 inches Editions: 45 Akio Takamori’s evolution as an artist began...

FIVE NUDE WOMEN TEAPOT (INV# NP3246) Akio Takamori porcelain, glaze, overglaze 8.5 x 6.25 x 3.25 circa 1993 signed Rare! Akio Takamori (1950 - 2017) was a sculptor, printmaker, an...

Artist: Akio Takamori Title: Fuck Date: 1996 Medium: 4 Color Lithograph Dimensions: 24.75 x 33.5 inches Editions: 24 Akio Takamori’s evolution as an artist began as he worked with ...

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptur...

Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptur...

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd geometric shapes embellished with iconic polka dots, works with a level of intricacy that demonstrates the artist’s attention to detail. The sculptor often evokes the Sodeisha art movement, a 1940s reactionary effort against the dominion of Japan’s popular folk-craft styles (especially the traditional, functional aspects of Japanese pottery) and ceramics created for the purpose of tea ceremonies. Sodeisha, known for its modern take on traditional Japanese aesthetics, was disbanded in 1998. However, artists like Nakashima have thrived tremendously by incorporating Sodeisha references into their current pieces. A contemporary aesthetic and subtle, refined references to traditional Japanese pottery allow the works to be perceived aesthetically rather than functionally. "Internal Shape 09", Abstract...

Hyun Ae Kang is a famous South Korean Artist, who combines traditional Korean painting with Western abstract imagery using natural materials to create innovate mixed-media works that...

Hyun Ae Kang is a famous South Korean Artist, who combines traditional Korean painting with Western abstract imagery using natural materials to create innovate mixed-media works that...

Hyun Ae Kang is an internationally renowned Korean-American artist. She represents Korean Dansaekhwa movement - “monochrome painting” – a style of abstract painting that arose during...

Hyun Ae Kang was born in South Korea. Currently based in California, USA. She uses natural materials, mostly wood, to create her innovative, rich in colours and texture mixed-media w...

«A WORK WILL ONLY HAVE DEEP RESONANCE, IF THE KIND OF LIGHT I’M TRYING TO GENERATE IS SOMETHING THAT IS ALREADY IN ME» - Hyun Ae Kang Bright and vivid, colorful and full of light, ...

Hyun Ae Kang is a famous South Korean Artist, who combines traditional Korean painting with Western abstract imagery using natural materials to create innovate mixed-media works that...

Earth Tones / Abstract Art / Figurative Art / Minimalism and Contemporary Minimalist / Mixed-Media

Hyun Ae Kang is a famous South Korean Artist, who combines traditional Korean painting with Western abstract imagery using natural materials to create innovate mixed-media works that...

«A WORK WILL ONLY HAVE DEEP RESONANCE, IF THE KIND OF LIGHT I’M TRYING TO GENERATE IS SOMETHING THAT IS ALREADY IN ME» - Hyun Ae Kang Hyun Ae Kang is an internationally renowned Ko...

«A WORK WILL ONLY HAVE DEEP RESONANCE, IF THE KIND OF LIGHT I’M TRYING TO GENERATE IS SOMETHING THAT IS ALREADY IN ME» - Hyun Ae Kang Hyun Ae Kang is an internationally renowned Ko...

Hyun Ae Kang is an internationally renowned Korean-American artist. She represents Korean Dansaekhwa movement - “monochrome painting” – a style of abstract painting that arose during...

Hyun Ae Kang is a famous Korean Artist, born in Seoul, South Korea. Today she lives and works in California, USA. In her work Hyun combines traditional Korean spirit and Western ab...

Hyun Ae Kang was born in South Korea. Currently based in California, USA. Hyun is an important figure in Korean contemporary art. In her art she combines traditional Korean spirit ...

Hyun Ae Kang (South Korea, 1965) combines traditional Korean painting with Western abstract imagery using natural materials to create innovate mixed-media works that are rich in both...

Hyun combines traditional Korean painting with Western abstract imagery using natural materials to create innovate mixed-media works that are rich in both color and texture. Hyun Ae...

Inspired by the artists of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang visualizes the modern day search for identity in an age where information and images permeate every aspect of contemporary life. His architectural urban scenes are flattened, with everything pressed against the surface of the artwork. At times, multiple views of the same houses are visible, trees and bushes are vaguely alluded to, and the color palette finds a hectic balance. Just as a city operates in a balance of chaos and the sublime, so do the artworks of Kang. The Sublime is a euphoria that affects the deep recesses of one’s consciousness. Kang's work is largely abstract in order to convey the experience of the sublime. This colorful artwork is 30 inches high by 42 inches wide. The sides of this textured, original mixed-media artwork are painted and it does not require framing. It is hand-signed and dated by the artist on the front left corner. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. Provenance: Artspace Warehouse. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Tae Ho Kang was born in Seoul, Korea in 1945. He studied at the College of Arts of Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. He later moved to California to study Fine Art at California State University, where he graduated in 1980. Since then, his artworks have focused on the never-ending quest for home and belonging in a dense urban landscape. About his mixed media artworks, he remarks: “One day, when I was traveling, I was impressed by the beautiful scenery of the city under the sky, with many straight lines, curved lines, and harmonies of different colors, which seemed to be a magnificent orchestral performance. The beauty of this urban landscape gave me a deep impression and great change began to take place in my work. I wanted to be a molecule in this huge space. I have to find a house of my heart to be molecule. Where is the house I live in? What is my identity? This question has begun to arise. I am on a long journey to find my own house.” His mixed media collage artworks have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions as well as international art fairs throughout the US and in Korea. Kang's work has also been featured in Television and Film productions, including Criminal Minds, NCIS Los Angeles, Unforgettable, The Mindy Project, The Great Indoors, and American Housewife. His artworks have been exhibited and acquired by private collectors around the world. EDUCATION 1980 Studied Fine Art at California State University in Los Angeles 1974 College of Arts of Hongik University, Seoul Korea TEACHING 1976 DucK Sung University Seoul, Korea 1975-1978 Sinku University Seoul, Korea 1974-1979 Seoul Music and Art High school. Seoul, Korea SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 CLU Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2010 Vendome Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 Artcore Brewery Annex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Yemac Gallery, Seoul, Korea 2004 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1998 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1995 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1994 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1992 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1991 Hyo-Chun Gallery, Seoul, Korea 1991 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles 1978 Shin Moon Gallery, Seoul Korea GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2018 Artspace Warehouse Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2014 Invitational Exhibition of 11 Artists in California, Art center, Seoul Korea 2012 Bring a Friend, Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3), Santa Monica, CA 2011 Selected works (3 artists), Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3) CA 2011 Perserverance+Passion, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles CA 2010 The 1st Annual APLA(Aids Project Los Angeles), Bonhams & Butterfields Auction House 2009 The 10th Annual Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni 2009 Exhibition of Association of Christian Artist, Modern Art Gallery, L.A, CA 2009 “Conscious Pleasure(3 Artists)”, Sabina Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 Group Show, Western Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2008 Seoul Arts High School Alumni Association, FT Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “New Paintings(3 Artists)”, Gail Harvey Gallery-Bergamot Station(b-5}, Santa Monica, CA 2006 “Exodus-1” Gallery Blue Wave, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “Connection-2006”,Joong-Ang Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “process”, Sara Lee gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA 2006 Group show, Joong-Ang Art gallery Opening Exhibition, LA. CA 2005 SAHS Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2005 30 Group show, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2005 The 7th Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni, Dosan Hall, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Drawing Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Print works Exhibition of 9 Artists, Jung Dong Art Hall, LA CA 2005 Group Show, LA Art Core Gallery, LA CA 2005 Selected paintings Show, LACMA, LA CA 2004 Four Korean Contemporary Artists Show, Andrewshire Gallery, LA CA 2003 Hong-Ik University Alumni Exhibition, Dosan Hall Art Gallery, LA CA 1997 Four Artists Group Show, John N Joe Gallery LA CA 1996 “Four Dimension”, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1996 “Blessings” 10 Artists Show, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1995 “Blessings” 10 Artists Show(2nd) John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1995 “Who’s Afraid of Freedom”, Newport Harbor Museum, LA CA 1995 “Inner Echo”, Unity...

Inspired by the artists of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang visualizes the modern day search for identity in an age where information and images permeate every aspect of contemporary life. His architectural urban scenes are flattened, with everything pressed against the surface of the artwork. At times, multiple views of the same houses are visible, trees and bushes are vaguely alluded to, and the color palette finds a hectic balance. Just as a city operates in a balance of chaos and the sublime, so do the artworks of Kang. The Sublime is a euphoria that affects the deep recesses of one’s consciousness. As is this experience of the sublime, Kang's work is largely abstract. This large colorful artwork is 39 inches high by 59 inches wide. The sides of this textured, original mixed-media artwork are painted and it does not require framing. It is hand-signed and dated by the artist on front left corner. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and worldwide shipping also available. Provenance: Artspace Warehouse. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Tae Ho Kang was born in Seoul, Korea in 1945. He studied at the College of Arts of Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. He later moved to California to study Fine Art at California State University, where he graduated in 1980. Since then, his artworks have focused on the never-ending quest for home and belonging in a dense urban landscape. About his mixed media artworks, he remarks: “One day, when I was traveling, I was impressed by the beautiful scenery of the city under the sky, with many straight lines, curved lines, and harmonies of different colors, which seemed to be a magnificent orchestral performance. The beauty of this urban landscape gave me a deep impression and great change began to take place in my work. I wanted to be a molecule in this huge space. I have to find a house of my heart to be molecule. Where is the house I live in? What is my identity? This question has begun to arise. I am on a long journey to find my own house.” His mixed media collage artworks have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions as well as international art fairs throughout the US and in Korea. Kang's work has also been featured in Television and Film productions, including Criminal Minds, NCIS Los Angeles, Unforgettable, The Mindy Project, The Great Indoors, and American Housewife. His artworks have been exhibited and acquired by private collectors around the world. EDUCATION 1980 Studied Fine Art at California State University in Los Angeles 1974 College of Arts of Hongik University, Seoul Korea TEACHING 1976 DucK Sung University Seoul, Korea 1975-1978 Sinku University Seoul, Korea 1974-1979 Seoul Music and Art High school. Seoul, Korea SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 CLU Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2010 Vendome Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 Artcore Brewery Annex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Yemac Gallery, Seoul, Korea 2004 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1998 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1995 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1994 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1992 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1991 Hyo-Chun Gallery, Seoul, Korea 1991 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles 1978 Shin Moon Gallery, Seoul Korea GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2014 Invitational Exhibition of 11 Artists in California, Art center, Seoul Korea 2012 Bring a Friend, Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3), Santa Monica, CA 2011 Selected works (3 artists), Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3) CA 2011 Perserverance+Passion, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles CA 2010 The 1st Annual APLA(Aids Project Los Angeles), Bonhams & Butterfields Auction House 2009 The 10th Annual Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni 2009 Exhibition of Association of Christian Artist...

This recent big format oil on canvas by Jongmin is his interpretation of the turmoil his country is going through recently. The protesters against the president`s corruption in the m...

Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas.

Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas.