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'Latent Perception': An Exhibition of Unique Visions

The GALLERY ROOM・A will host the dual exhibition 'Latent Perception' by artists Ai Nariyama and Hitomo Endo from February 14 to March 15, 2026. Organized by The Chain Museum's ArtSticker commercial gallery, this exhibition delves into the artists' interpretations of perception, questioning how images materialize and how they can be perceived in uncertain states.

Exhibition Overview

This exhibition poses intriguing questions regarding the nature of imagery—how it surfaces and how it can be perceived ambiguously. Ai Nariyama’s work draws from the fleeting, imprecise memories that linger after viewing a multitude of images through social media and digital media. Her paintings often reflect hazy forms, leading viewers on a visual journey as they search for clarity amidst uncertainty. The fluidity of her work invites the audience to engage in an exploration of perception where the act of looking itself becomes dynamic.

In contrast, Hitomo Endo engages with the tradition of landscape painting to explore layers of dreams, memories, and time. Rather than merely reproducing the external world, her art creates a depth of perception that eludes singular interpretation. The delicate color palettes and multilayered structures present in her paintings evoke the tension of emotions and the passage of time, creating a space where multiple interpretations coexist harmoniously.

Artistic Statements

Both artists challenge the conventional definitions of abstraction and representation. Nariyama captures the fuzziness of internalized memories, using tangible paint to create what she terms an 'unsettled canvas.' She aims to express not a definitive image but rather the state of searching and finding meaning in uncertainty. Endo, on the other hand, layers elements of time and feeling to depict a perception that is fluid and ever-shifting, resonating with viewers who engage with her work.

The exhibition aims to empower attendees to experience perception as a developing process rather than a static understanding, making them active participants in the creation of meaning through their own memories and sensations.

Details of the Exhibition

• - Opening Date: February 14, 2026
• - Closing Date: March 15, 2026
• - Location: GALLERY ROOM・A, 1F STORAGE 1, KAIKA Tokyo by THE SHARE HOTELS, 2-16-5 Honjo, Sumida, Tokyo.
• - Exhibition Hours: 8 AM - 11 PM, open daily.
• - Admission: Free
• - Access: An 8-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Toei Asakusa Line), a 9-minute walk from Honjo Azumabashi Station, and a 9-minute walk from Kuramae Station (Toei Oedo Line).

For more information regarding the exhibition, including artwork inquiries before the opening, view the ArtSticker event page.

About the Artists

Ai Nariyama
Born in Osaka in 1983, Nariyama graduated with a Master’s in Printmaking from Kyoto City University of Arts in 2009. Her works often reflect complex visual memories shaped by digital consumption. Nariyama’s art has been showcased in numerous exhibitions across Japan, blending themes of memory and perception.

Instagram: @nariyama_ai

Hitomo Endo
Endo, born in 1990 in Saitama, graduated from Tokyo Zokei University in 2019. Her vibrant landscapes are influenced by her internal emotional landscapes, layered through intricate colors and motions. Endo continuously breaks new ground, engaging in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works.

Instagram: @endohiiko

This exhibition serves not only as an art event but also as a thoughtful inquiry into the nature of perception amidst the evolving landscape of digital information. Attendees are invited to engage with the dual perspectives of Nariyama and Endo, experiencing firsthand how latent perception unfolds within the art.