09/02/2026
Masamitsu Shigeta Opens next Thursday, Sept 10th. The exhibition marks a new direction in Shigeta’s practice, foregrounding wood carving as a means of constructing the image itself. Working directly into wood panels, Shigeta draws out quiet details within still lifes of potted plants and cityscapes, revealing patterning, texture, and poetry within the surface. Mottled sunlight, the outline of a tree, or a grid of skyscraper windows is defined through incised lines and forms before paint is applied in layers. Scratching and cutting back into the surface introduces contrasting colors and textures, further defining the pictorial elements.
Masamitsu Shigeta: Under the Surface
Dates: Sept 10 - Oct 10, 2026
Opening Reception: Thurs, Sept 10, 6 - 8pm
Image:
Masamitsu Shigeta
A house on a hill, 2026
Oil on canvas and wood board
32 x 23.5 inches
