Johanson

After working in creative fields such as music, design, and video, he began artist activities in 2021. Based on the concept of “the pursuit of essential value that is not bound by surface layers,” he creates works based on the subject of famous figures such as musicians and actors, abstracting their appearance with large amounts of paint and reinterpreting them. Corporate collaborations with the apparel brand “HARE” and the art material brand “LIQUITEX” will also be carried out. Nationality, gender, age, real face, etc. are consistently kept private because I want them to focus on the concept of the work. ARTIST STATEMENT Age, gender, nationality, race—these are symbols of diversity that should be respected in modern society, yet deep-rooted biases remain a significant challenge. Moreover, in an age overflowing with information, these challenges are becoming even more pressing. neunoa's work consists of portraits of well-known figures, such as actors and musicians, serving as symbols of our information-driven society. The distinctive feature of these works is the use of paint, as a metaphor for the overwhelming influx of information, to boldly obscure the visual characteristics of these figures. In doing so, the works function as a means to delve into and understand the essence of the person, regardless of their fame. Similarly, it suggests the importance of adopting a perspective that focuses on the inner self and essence of the people we encounter daily, rather than being confined by appearances or societal frameworks. By focusing on the inner self and essence of individuals, we can respect and understand one another, ultimately building a richer, more harmonious society. It is my hope that neunoa's works will sharpen the viewer's sense of identity and serve as a trigger to see the true nature of modern society as it is. Exhibition(Excerpt) ART 021 Shanghai (China) ART TAIPEI (Taiwan) Guangzhou MOODAN ART (China) Art Fair Philippines (Philippines) Taipei 333 Gallery (Taiwan) Taipei Whimsy Works Gallery (Taiwan) Art Festa Seoul (South Korea) a4 gallery (Solo Exhibition) (Hong Kong) Hankyu Men's Tokyo (Solo Exhibition) (Japan) Tsutaya GINZA ATRIUM (Japan) Mitsukoshi Ginza (Japan) Hankyu Men's Osaka (Japan) Shibuya PARCO (Japan) Imperial Hotel (Japan) DESIGNART TOKYO (Japan) GEISAI at Tokyo Big Sight (LIQUITEX BOOTH) (Japan) collaboration apparel brand “HARE (Adastria Co., Ltd.)” art material manufacturer “LIQUITEX (Bunnycol Art Co., Ltd.)” Partnership Art materials manufacturer “LIQUITEX (Bunnycol Art Co., Ltd.)”