堀越 達人: 小さい頃は神様がいて

"森の中へ (inside the forest)" relates to the view of his hometown in Gunma Prefecture, surrounded by the mountains and the woods, a dense nature

"海の見える街 (a town facing the sea) " relates to Chiba prefecture scenary, where the exhibition takes place, near the sea and in contrast to the forest he is more used to.

"I draw with pastels and coloured pencils, which I am not accustomed to using,

because I want to free myself once and for all from technique.

When I started spreading the coloured surfaces with my fingers and palms,

the act of using my body was a refreshing sensation, and I was irresistibly moved by a renewed enjoyment of drawing.
This series served as a compass to show me the path I should take in the future."

"I learned how to paint in my childhood. I also learned how to play the piano.

These two forms of art are the most important in my life.

When I am painting, I am alone with myself and deep inside my mind. This state of being alone is important. 

Everyone disappears. 

This feeling emerges when I am playing the piano as well.

Now, both are interconnected."

"As you evolve in the exhibition space, you transition gradually from reality to a dream.

Faceless and unidentifiable characters are images that emerge from a sense of absence and scarcity.

The negative impressions I feel towards society are also projected. 

The reality of wanting to stop being myself but not being able to, was also associated with a desire for transformation. 

In a world where productivity and rational thinking prevail, their existence is enigmatic, unreasonable and illogical. 

It therefore gives me a sense of the extraordinary, and for me, it also functions as a healing tool that gives me tips on how to live with ease."

Artwork photo credit: Kanda & Oliveira

Installation photo credit: Takahashi Munemasa

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