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Zhong Cheng 2024 Autumn Auction「Modern And Contemporary Art」

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    MEGURU YAMAGUCHI (b.1984)

    RD NO. 20

    2018

    Acrylic and Epoxy Resin on Wood
    110 x 106 x 2.5 cm

    Signed on the reverse: Meguru and titled in English, dated 2018

    Estimate TWD 1,300,000-1,500,000
    USD 40,800-47,100
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 0
    USD 0
    HKD 0

Provenance：

Illustrated：

Exhibition："Restricted District Scope," GR gallery, Miami, USA, December 4th - 9th, 2018

Exposition：

Reki Yamaguchi, born in Tokyo's Shibuya district in 1984, made a significant move in 2007 when he relocated to New York. Presently, he resides and crafts his art in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn. His creations are an exquisite fusion of Hip Hop, classical influences, jazz notes, and the raw energy of street culture. Not content with the conventional constraints of the art world, Yamaguchi breathes new life into his works with bold, powerful strokes that infuse them with an unceasing dynamism. In 2016, he gained recognition for his "Boundary" series, which pulsates with a boundless vitality and an unrestrained expression of the artist's purest self.

In his relentless quest for fresh possibilities in the realm of painting, Yamaguchi charted an unorthodox path. His creations are a whirlwind of chaos, vivid hues, intricate complexity, and the lavish use of abstract patterns. What sets his approach apart is his innovative handling of one of the fundamental aspects of art—brushwork. Echoing the trailblazing spirit of abstract master Kazuo Shiraga, who famously cast aside traditional brushes to paint with his feet and explore the interplay between the body and the material, Yamaguchi Reki pushes the boundaries by experimenting with techniques that liberate brushwork from the confines of a two-dimensional canvas.

In his work, RD NO. 20, every brushstroke, even when employing just a handful of colors, emanates a vibrant, rhythmic pulse. These strokes gracefully create gradients, imbue surfaces with luster, and craft intricate reliefs. It's as if, under the ever-shifting kaleidoscope of the creative process, the artist captures the entire world, channeling the sights and sounds of the world around him into the present moment and spontaneously translating them into a timeless masterpiece. In this endeavor, the artist seeks to transcend the conventional norms and standards, painting outside the lines. It's akin to a bird in a vacuum, still fervently trying to take flight, whether with a missing element or, to put it another way, by losing what may seem indispensable. The true exit lies in following one's intuition. Even when certain familiar and well-known forms persist in the artwork, for an artist like Yamaguchi, who upholds avant-garde and originality as guiding principles, excessive conformity gradually loses its allure.

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