Resol Gallery Ueno
At "Resol Gallery Ueno" within the Living Lobby, up-and-coming artists showcase a variety of artworks embodying their thoughts and skills.
The unique artistic experience in Ueno, known as a town of academism, provides travelers with a distinct flavor beyond a typical hotel stay.
In addition to the permanent exhibits, the gallery also has a special exhibition section held every other month, offering visitors the opportunity for new discoveries and personal growth with each visit.
Permanent Exhibition
Here are some of the artworks on display in the permanent collection.
Sun and Moon(2020, Keita Shimizu, acrylic paint on wooden panels, Set of 2)
On the large pedestrian bridge in front of Ueno Station, there are two large objects themed around the sun and the moon. Each is placed at a different points on the pedestrian bridge, and although the "moon" object, in particular, is not well known, both are the creations of the late Shoji Yokokawa, an environmental designer and one of my mentors during my university days. By expressing the contrast between yin and yang within the abstract forms, these sculptures encourage travelers exploring the Ueno area to make small discoveries. Please visit them with deep respect for Mr.Yokokawa.
Panda(2020, Masaru Ishikawa and Keita Shimizu, acrylic paint on resin figures)
Derived from the block-type figure BE@BRICK originating in Japan, the symbol of Ueno, the panda,was painted in the color of cherry blossoms.
It is said that when a baby panda is licked by its mother, it turns pink, and the pink panda is a symbol of affection. This object, painted repeatedly with time and affection, grows with Resol Ueno, cherished by many customers.
EDO, rotated 90°(2020, keita Shimizu, print on canvas)
By inverting the colors of a late Edo-period map and rotating it 90 degrees, it transformed into a satellite image capturing a night view of Tokyo. Can you spot Resol Ueno?
Ueno(2020, Keita Shimizu, acrylic paint on wooden panels)
A painting emerged, depicting a historical town in a foreign land, crowded with numerous buildings, all sketched with simple black lines. Ueno is known for its many distinctive structures, and the idea arose of capturing their coexistence with a simple, childlike feeling rather than providing a detailed explanation. In the creation of this artwork, there was a deliberate effort to avoid overthinking, opting instead to paint with very simple emotions.
Profile
Keita Shimizu
Designer, Design Consultant
Born in 1974 in Tokyo.
After completing the master's program in the Graduate School of Fine Arts at Tokyo University of the Arts, he began his career as a designer based in Milan.
Growing up in the United States and pursuing a designer's life in Italy, his inclusive designs, shaped from a globally cultivated perspective, have garnered acclaim both in Japan and internationally. Recently, he has expanded his involvement beyond product design, delving into hotel concept development and corporate design for a multitude of companies.
Special Exhibition
Here are this month's special exhibits.
Exhibition Period: August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
"Rendezvous I" (left)(2022, Oil on panel cotton, Irregular 1260×297)
"Rendezvous II" (right)(2022, Oil on panel cotton, Irregular 1260×297)
A series of works
Even when we face each other, our gazes somehow never meet.
But I understand your feelings.
"Summer: Bouquet"(2023, Oil on panel cotton, F4)
Girl with a bouquet of summer flowers
"Flowers: Camellia"(2023, Oil on panel cotton, F3)
Arrange white camellias among traditional Japanese motifs.
"Vermilion: Hydrangeas"(2023, Oil on panel cotton, F3)
A vermilion background contrasts with blue hydrangeas.
Profile
Hiroko Sekine
Born in Tokyo
- 1986
- Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Painting, majoring in Oil Painting
- 1988
- Completed Master's Program at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts
- 1988
- Kokuten (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ueno, Tokyo)
- 2007
- Nominated as Associate Member of Kokugakai
- 2012
- Nominated as Member of Kokugakai
Solo Exhibition
- 1988
- Solo Exhibition (Gallery HINOKI, Ginza, Tokyo)
- 1990
- Solo Exhibition (Ginza Surugadai Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo)
- 1992
- Solo Exhibition (Ginza Surugadai Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo)
- 2010
- Solo Exhibition (AC,Gallery)
- 2018
- Solo Exhibition (Ginza Gallery Azuma, Tokyo)
- 2021
- Solo Exhibition (Ginza Gallery Azuma, Tokyo)
Group Exhibition
- 2011
- Mizuironokai (Ichibata Department Store, Matsue)
Kokuga Women's Art Exhibition (Ginza Surugadai Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo) Exhibited since then until 2023 - 2013
- Kokugakai New Members Exhibition (Ginza Inoue Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo)
- 2019
- Koji Ogawa, Hiroko Sekine Two-Person Exhibition (Gallery Pictor, Kamakura, Kanagawa)
- 2020
- HOPE Exhibition (Gallery Pictor, Kamakura, Kanagawa)
- 2021
- Amusant Exhibition Planned to exhibit until 2025 (Ginza Gallery Himawari, Ginza, Tokyo)
- 2023
- FU-FU TEN Koji Ogawa × Hiroko Sekine (Ginza Gallery Azuma, Tokyo)
- Currently
- A member of Kokugakai and a teacher at Yokohama Seifu High School
