MIHO ICHISE
b. 1969, JapanMiho Ichise captures the essence of her surroundings by photographing everyday scenes and transforming these images into drawings before completing her compositions on canvas. Instead of directly painting what shesees, Ichise utilizes photography to grant her the freedom to construct her ownworld, extracting elements from images, altering colors, and incorporating additional features. For her, painting transcends mere replication; it serves as a sensory and atmospheric interpretation, striving to encapsulate the sights, sounds, textures, scents, and emotions of her environment.
She finds inspiration in the interplay of light and shadow in Georges de La Tour’s work, the rich atmospheres created by printmaker Hasui Kawase, the clean and minimal styles of Alex Katz, and the vibrant textures of Pierre Bonnard.
Ichise expresses her desire for her art to serve as an open invitation for viewers to reconnect with their childhood or the small joys of everyday life. Her intimate paintings focus on subtle, distinct details of a scene, inviting the audience to envision the broader context beyond the canvas. Whether portraying family, friends, or passersby, Ichise always draws from her personal experiences and observations.
Courtesy Alzueta Gallery
Works at Alzueta Gallery
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