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60 Ϫɪ൳ b.1994 Etsu Egami

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Painted in 2021
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Shin Gallery Ò Sun Potion Casita ᑌ࢝d Potion Casita Exhibition, Shin Gallery,
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ॲߒ Shin Gallery Shin Gallery, New York
ତԭݲӷɛᔛ࢕ٜટᒅІɪࠑԸ๕ Acquired directly by present private Asian collector
from the above
HKD 120,000 – 200,000
USD 15,400 – 25,600
uses her highly individualized brushwork to create semi-abstract and shoulders, slanted eyebrows, upturned eyes, a tall nasal
faces and believes that portraits are not objects, but materials to bridge, closed lips, and a cool temperament, she resembles a
connect with the viewers. runway model while exuding a solemn expression. The simple
and transparent brushstrokes outline the luxurious fairy-like
The two pieces presented in the auction are from her famous clothing, with soft feather-like curves arranged in parallel, with
Rainbow series. The series was originally created during the light grey, sea blue, light purple, and rose red orderly arranged to
pandemic that made the artist think more deeply about human form delicate block-like colours. The abundant blank space during
communication. The social distancing and self-isolation increased this process is like the breathing of the canvas. The background
miscommunication, inspiring Egami to express her hopes in the consists of vigorous and powerful lines, forming a sharp contrast
dreamlike brushstrokes. The faces in this series are all people with the blank space, emphasizing undeniable strong aura of
who have crossed paths with the artist. She believes that the the character. The abstract lines in the painting leave more room
moment when people meet is like flowering of cherry blossoms for imagination and contemplation for the viewers, showing the
- beautiful but fleeting. Therefore, she uses her paintings to resilience, tenderness, and strength of a modern strong woman,
capture the beauty of the world and turn it into something eternal touching their hearts.
on canvas. Her style oscillates between figurative and abstract,
with contrasting warm and cool colours in strong rhythmic Contemplation in Poetic Brushes and Inks
brushstrokes. When viewed from afar, the images become more Egami skilfully blends Western-style oil paint with the calligraphy
vivid, with the characters appearing as reliefs embedded in techniques she learned from her childhood. In Rainbow (Lot 60),
parallel lines. When viewed up close, the main characters blend the artist specifically introduces the colour scheme commonly
into the background, appearing elusive and full of mystery. seen in Chinese landscape painting, including shades of bluish
My Beauty and Resilience green, ochre, and sepia, which is rare in the series. With varying
lengths of horizontal lines, she outlines the short hair and faintly
“I follow memories to search for places I visited and visible ear contours of the woman. A few curves, mixed with green
people I met in my childhood. Through interviewing, and brown, depict her calm face with hairs behind the ear. Where
conversing, and other means, I explore the relationships the green and brown colours end, light blue, bright orange, and
among people, hometown, and memories.”
dark red continue in parallel to depict the forehead, bridge of the
— Etsu Egami nose, vermilion lips, and neck. With slightly parted lips, the figure
seems to let out a gentle sigh, immersed in contemplation. The
If we closely observe the two works,
we can see that Egami initially flowing traces of oil paint resemble water waves, giving the overall
drew the base image with a pencil. picture a warm and serene feeling, exhibiting a poetic rhythm.
Through the process of sketching, “Language can only be sensed, not explained.” The obscure
she gradually restores the moment abstract colours become intuitive feelings, allowing people
of meeting with another person, to unconsciously understand the subtle distances between
and cherishing these moments individuals, as well as the poetic nature of every meeting and
of reflection. Rainbow-2022-W-29 parting.
(Lot 61) is an extremely rare and Egami believes that a person’s face is like a book that can never
almost monochromatic half- be finished reading. The two works integrate the seven colours
length portrait in Egami’s works so of the rainbow, representing the artist’s perception of the
far. The overall image is a dreamy people encountered and the present atmosphere in her mind.
purple-blue, presenting a woman Communication is like parallel lines, with the most touching
2022 ϋ੹ࠀ ‘׵ ໋ ټ ټ ז Shin
GalleryÒSun Potion Casita ᑌ࢝ତఙ facing the viewer. With fine hair individuals always remaining in our memories.

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