Eric Haze, an American artist, graphic designer, and art director, will hold his first large-scale solo exhibition INSIDE OUT in Japan, from 9 (Fri) to 25 (Sun) December. The venue is the gallery SAI in the MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya, Tokyo.

This exhibition, featuring all new works, will present two contrasting styles that represent the two opposing sides of Haze’s identity as an artist. The first, which has become a signature style of Haze, uses the recurring symbols of a star and arrow motif to create graphic and abstract compositions, the second is a new series of figurative works that are a reflection of his life and experiences thus far. Haze began his figurative works after following in the spirit of his mentor, the late Abstract Expressionist and Figurative Expressionist painter, Elaine de Kooning. For Haze, his creative output is imbued with an expressive philosophy that looks to both the past and the future, with this exhibition providing an opportunity to see his wholehearted devotion to the process of creation and forming a dialogue between these convergent styles of painting.

This duality of Haze’s perspective is reflected in the title of the exhibition ‘INSIDE OUT’; a reference to the dichotomy between his ‘INSIDE’ works, the iconic abstract works which are a visualization of the patterns and motifs that reside within his mind, and his ‘OUT(SIDE)’ works that are figures and scenes outside of himself. For Haze, his abstract works are a purely instinctual exercise in creation, whilst his concrete works are more considered images that depict his own experiences and those of others. The juxtaposition of these two styles that embody his mind and his senses, promises to resonate beautifully in the special space where these two styles intersect.

The exhibition will also feature a collaborative work by guest artist HAROSHI, one of Japan’s leading street artists. The pair have shared a strong bond for many years thanks to their relationship with the late Keith Hufnagel, founder of HUF, and have worked together to create an artwork that will be on display at the gallery. In addition, pre-sales of the new model in the Eric Haze BE@RBRICK collaboration series, Fragment design collaboration T-shirts and many more merchandise items will be available exclusively at the gallery.

Schedule: Dec 9 (Fri) 2022-Dec 25 (Sun) 2022 

Location: 3F Rayard Miyashita Park South, 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

Fee: Free

More Info: https://www.saiart.jp/exhibition/exhibition18/index.html