Floating Worlds is a survey of new contemporary art from Japan, alongside American artists who have Japanese and Asian roots or have created work that speaks to our theme. While “floating worlds” is a phrase art historically connected to Ukiyo-e art from Japan from around 1630 - the mid 1800s, we are using it here to refer to the major changes happening in the world we live in - the fleeting, floating nature of life - and the way artists depict this challenge. Indeed, the period when this phrase was used in Japan was one of tremendous upheaval, and our exhibition coincides with this fact of life. Whether sublime or active, contemplative or extroverted, this exhibition speaks to our times directly.
Japanese artists in the online show - rarely seen in the US - are Yoko Umemoto, Sugimuru, Akira Nakamura, Kumiko Suzuki, and MIchiko. American artists on view at BG Gallery are Sam Francis, Gloriane Harris, Juri Koll, MB Boissonnault, Gay Summer Rick, Barbara Kolo, Vilen Künnapu, William Turtle, and more.
Peter Alexander, Robert Nelson, and many others are on view online on BG's Floating Worlds Artsy page.
In association with BG Gallery, we’ll open with a reception/launch at their gallery from 6-9 on Saturday, November 16 on view through November 26. The online exhibit for Floating Worlds will be viewable on Artsy through February 19, 2020. The premiere online source for discriminating collectors and art audiences.