Format : Acrylic on shaped canvas, 2panels
Size : 55.0cm × 47.5cm × d2.5cm each
Miwako Akatsu
赤津ミワコBeauty in the most minimal state, expressed through straight lines and gradient colors.
Miwako creates distinctive pieces represented by straight lines and metallic color transitions, drawn free-hand with a masking tape.
Her expression, combining geometric shapes and color gradations, is achieved through taking her motifs, which are industrial objects such as automobile and architecture, and minimizing them continuously until they are crystallized down to elements of beauty.
She deliberately creates all of her pieces by hand, using straight lines and gradient colors which could easily be expressed with digital technology. This meticulous process results in a mysterious body of work with fascinating allure and depth that shifts with the viewer's perspective, where the beauty of flawless geometric shapes can be appreciated when viewed from a distance, while the warmth of acrylic paint can be enjoyed when viewed closely. Miwako's art captivates the viewers indefinitely, navigating the viewers to see it from different perspectives depending on the day's mood.