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Mitsumasa Kadota's Art Exhibition 'Re-Color' at arflex Restore

From April 22 to May 11, 2025, arflex Restore in Futako-Tamagawa will host the art exhibition titled 'Re-Color' by the talented painter Mitsumasa Kadota. This exhibition is linked to the ongoing event at the Pola Museum in Hakone, 'Colors: Delving into the Secrets of Color from Impressionism to Contemporary Art', which runs until May 18, 2025.

Mitsumasa Kadota's works are known for their delicate capture of the colors inherent in everyday scenery and memories, shedding light on the new harmonies that emerge from overlapping colors. Visitors will have the chance to experience the energetic depth of color in the curated space of arflex, renowned for its meticulously designed furniture.

Exhibition Details

• - Title: Mitsumasa Kadota Art Exhibition 'Re-Color'
• - Dates: April 22 (Tuesday) - May 11 (Sunday), 2025
• - Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• - Venue: arflex Restore, 2F Tsutaya Electrics, 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
• - Phone: 03-5717-9222
• - Website: arflex Japan
• - Admission Fee: Free

Featured Works

Among the displayed pieces, Kadota's works such as 'birth' (2025, Acrylic and Carborundum on cotton) and 'camphor' (2024), along with additional works like 'beatles 2' (2022) and 'Hokodate 34' (2024) will be showcased.

Artist's Reflection

Kadota's reflections on color during the exhibition convey a profound understanding of its impact on emotions and memories. He states:

"Colors remind us of the essential beauty found within our ordinary lives, evoking feelings and memories that spark our imaginations. Through a single color, we can perceive countless possibilities, and it challenges us to embrace diversity and transcend preconceived notions."

He emphasizes that colors embody both harmony and contradiction, serving as hints to explore our invisible essence. The interplay of acceptance and denial, continually layered upon each other, showcases the infinite possibilities that colors present and encourages us to engage meaningfully with them.

Workshops

In conjunction with the exhibition, a stencil art workshop titled 'Layering Color and Shape' will be held on April 26, 2025. This hands-on session allows participants to create mini artworks by combining colors and shapes with Kadota’s guidance.

• - Session Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)
• - Fee: ¥2,200 (tax included)
• - Size of Finished Artwork: 10cm x 10cm, available for take-home
• - Age Requirement: Open to elementary school students and above

Ongoing Exhibition at Pola Museum

Additionally, the Pola Museum showcases Kadota's works, including pieces created specifically for this exhibition, such as the sofa MARENCO, which features as a three-dimensional canvas in the 'Current State of Color' section of the exhibition.

For more details, visit the exhibition webpage here: Pola Museum - Colors

arflex Overview

Founded in 1969, arflex is an iconic Japanese furniture brand whose designs reflect both modern aesthetics and a commitment to durability, promoting a comfortable lifestyle. Their mission revolves around creating furniture that can be cherished for years to come. Explore more about their products at arflex Japan or follow them on Instagram.