Monday Post 3-16-09

Rei Sato

Sato, born in 1984 in Yamagata Prefecture, was discovered by Takashi Murakami in the very first GEISAI event in 2002. Since then she has been participating in numerous group exhibitions including Coloriage at Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain in Paris. She graduated from Ochanomizu College of Fine Arts and Design in 2005. Her artwork has a playful energy with strong compositions and a whimsical attitude.
Drawing from Japanese manga, but also from Impressionism and abstract painting, her use of color is highly individualistic and expressive. I really like the way she adds drawings into the photos and her subject matter. The photos are mostly neutral, not exactly striking images, and the drawings don't have a whole lot of action happening but they are still so interesting to look at. They have a tendency to bring out a smile or even a giggle when viewing them, and I want my images to have a somewhat playful feel - not necessarily so related to childhood but sort of upbeat.

Website:
Does not have a personal website

Interview:
http://www.geisai11.us/news/movie-geisai-artist-rei-sato/

Gallery:
www.lehmannmaupin.com/artists/rei-sato/