1.28.2011

suprasensorial:)

hello,

today i decided to take an advantage of free admission day at moca by my loft.
i'm trying to make a habit of visiting more museums and galleries this year...

in this exhibition suprasensorial, almost all of the work in the show required the audience to inter act with the space the artists have created, and i was really intriguing to physically step into somebody's work.

here are some photos:



struttura al neon per la IX triennale di by lucio fontana



you can actually walk through this, penétrable bbl bleu by jesús rafael soto




this was my favorite, cromosaturación by carlos cruz-Diez

also here's couple of studies i did this month:


color study: skull with red eye


color study: peco

1.26.2011

la art show

hello,

i know it's bit late but happy new year.
\(*ω*)/

last week end i had a chance to visit la art show at los angeles convention center.
it was bit overwhelming to see all the work but very inspirational over all.

here are some photos from the show:


old school nara-san


very large aron wiesenfeld's new painting.


bad picture but really epic yoshitaka amano-san's work.


my buddy sharktoof at work. the piece is 12' x 12'


and one of my favorite piece in the show. andrew hem's painting.
i can't believe he free styled on this....

and now i'm back in my studio working on a piece for a group show at giant robot.
i will post more detail as the show gets near.

12.07.2010

omi x yoskay

hello,

i hope everyone is enjoying change of the seasons and staying warm.

i was invited by munky king to participate in their group show, "the omi show."
omi is munky king's first platform toy and the project was inspired by chinese opera mask and japanese nou theater mask. i had a chance to create a design for their first series which is coming out soon.

for the omi show, i carved two wooden omi mask. it was a a lot of fun to add my own twist to the omi's simple but a unique shape.

anyways here are the images of my contribution:


untitled, mixed media, 2010




untitled, mixed media, 2010



and for more info about omi please visit the site : http://omiproject.com/


Opening Night: Saturday, December 11th, 2010
@ Munky King
7308 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

12.01.2010

my cup of tea. . .

hello friends,

just an update with some of the project that i have been working on.
thanks to darren from clickforart.com i had a chance to design a tea cup and saucer for them.
since i don't work with digital media often as i used to so, it was a bit of a challenge but i'm very pleased with the outcome.




"blossom" edition of 250

for purchasing please visit: http://www.clickforart.com

11.13.2010

hello novmeber:)

sorry for the lack of update.

i have been quite busy, working on few exciting projects this past month.

i will post some more information and images as the projects reaches near to the end.
but in the mean time please enjoy some of the sketches/photos i have captured in a past month or two.


a close up shot of my installation at portsmouth museum, nh.


a breath taking view from a coast of maine.


i really enjoy the architecture of north east:)


'scarlet', color pencil and ink, 2010


'untitled study' mixed media, 2010


just watched 'buffalo 66' by vincent gallo, and he is my new hero.


a sketch from my neighborhood. downtown, la


a sketch from my neighborhood, pershing square, downtown la.


piece of knowledge from nara note, 05/09/2000



untitled sketch, graphite on paper, 2010

11.05.2010

go nate go!!!

my good friend and loft-mate nate is having his second solo exhibition at lebasse projects this saturday. i really admire his skill and his hard work.
if you are in the area please stop by d join us.

and in the mean time enjoy his short film created by talented mr lynch.

Nate Frizzell 'I Should Know Who I Am By Now.' from Jeremy Asher Lynch on Vimeo.




‘I Should Know Who I Am By Now’
new work by nate frizzell.

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 6th, 7-10pm

LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

www.lebasseprojects.com

10.12.2010

sugipop!!!

hello from portsmouthm, new hampshire!
i wanted to share about the group exhibition "sugipop" which i am participating at ports mouth museum of art this week.

i just finished setting up my installation "tell me a story ..." and "do you still remember me?" at the museum and now i'm enjoying a perfect weather in this beautiful little town.



The Portsmouth Museum of Art and LeBasse Projects present:

‘SugiPOP!:
The Influence of Anime and Manga on Contemporary Art’

October 13th 2010 – January 16th 2011
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 14th 2010

PORTSMOUTH, NH – ‘SugiPOP!: The Influence of Anime and Manga on Contemporary Art’ opens on October 13th at the Portsmouth Museum of Art. The show is a collaborative effort, co-curated by Beau Basse of LeBasse Projects in Los Angeles and Katherine Doyle of the Portsmouth Museum of Art. It features the work of approximately 30 artists tracing the origination's of manga, the rise of Japanese Contemporary Art and into how the art forms have influenced artists around the world.

The exhibition features an international roster of artists including Japanese masters Hokusai and Kuniyoshi in a display of original Edo period woodblock prints. The exhibit also features Japanese Contemporary artists Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Yoshitaka Amano, Mr., Ai Yamaguchi, Junko Mizuno and Hisashi Tenmyouya. International artists contributing to the exhibit include KAWS, Gary Baseman, Simone Legno, Natalia Fabia, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Yumiko Kayukawa, Seonna Hong, Hush, Morgan Slade, Edwin Ushiro, Luke Chueh, Andrew Hem, Mike Shinoda, Melissa Haslam, Audrey Kawasaki, Yoskay Yamamoto and more. Finally the exhibition includes original cels from some of the most significant anime films ever made, including Cowboy Bebop and Princess Mononoke.

10.06.2010

hello october:)

hello friends,

i hope everyone is settling nicely into the new season.
i can not believe the october is already here. it's been raining for few days in la, and i'm enjoying stepping outside into the rainy atmosphere. the air is fresher and night sky seems a lot more clear.

there are few exciting events taking a place this month and wanted to share with everyone.

first, my good friend audrey kawasaki is having her solo exhibition at outre gallery in australia.


for more info visit aurey's blog

also tomorrow night on the 7th, my friend nimit malavia is having a show at compound gallery in portland. also my friend martin hsu ill be exhibiting his work in the same space.



and the last but not the least, i got featured in the latest juxtapoz magazine.
this issue includes an interview from koffie, evah fan and more.

check it out if you find them in the store near you.

9.29.2010

back to stumptown:)

after our show at roq la rue gallery in seattle i took sometime off to spend few days in one of my favorite city on the west coast, portland. i fell in love with the city the first time i had a chance to visit. the moodiness of the weather and accessibility of the city reminded me of san francisco in many ways.
plus the cleanness and the charm of the city which is accented by their amazing local food and beers...
portland is truly magical in many ways....

i'm glad i got to visit such a beautiful city once again.

i hope you will enjoy some of these pictures;


lyrik cafe always welcomes me with open arms with their delicious sandwiches:)


lyrik cafe owner/founder, keiko is preparing me some nice cozy coffee drink:)


their spicy mocha latte is to die for!


got to do some positive vandalism on their table:)


took a bike to ride to cruse around downtown pdx and had a chance to see my friend ogi's solo show at compound gallery.


installation by ogi


found tessar lo in part of ogi' install


also j. shea 9 found in the install



last not but least mr. 9 providing me with some of his knowledge in his se studio.

over all very inspiring trip:)

9.23.2010

roq la rue: recap

hello,

i know it's bit late but wanted to thank everyone who came to the roq la rue show to support us.
i know some of you drove from other states to see the work and to say hello.
your commitment and kindness means a lot to me.


here are few images from the roq la roo show;


view from my hotel room in downtown seattle:)
thanks kristen!




my wooden babies:)


'do you stil remember me?', resin art multiples, edition of 25


detail of my installation 'do you stil remember me?'


edwin and andrew in a discussion



to see the full preview please go to
http://yoskayroq.blogspot.com/

9.08.2010

sneak peak: roq la rue prt 2

hello,
my show at roq la rue is just around the corner. i will have 7 new painting on paper along with 7 wooden sculptures and a new edition of resin heads.

i have packed all my bags, printed out my pass, and made list of friends to visit during my trip. i'm looking forward to be spending sometime out side of la for a bit.
i think it will be a nice change of a pace for me to step out of my studio without my computer.

anyways here are few images from my new body of work, "lost stories and found memories."


my favorite piece in the show:)




do you still remember me? edition of 25.




"lost stories and found memories."

New Works by yoskay yamamoto
opening reception: September 10, 2010 from 6pm - 9pm
at: Roq La Rue Gallery
2316 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-1710
(206) 374-8977

please contact kirsten@roqlarue.com for preview and purchasing.

8.25.2010

sneak peak: roq la rue

hello, friends, sorry for the lack of update.
here are some sneak peaks for what's coming at roq la rue gallery next month.



:)


some of the wooden sculptures for the show.


my dear friend, mixed media on paper, 2010

if you are in the area please stop by and say hello:)

also my friend edwin will be showing at the same space.
his blog.

New Works by yoskay yamamoto
opening reception: September 10, 2010 from 6pm - 9pm
at: Roq La Rue Gallery
2316 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-1710
(206) 374-8977