Tezukayama Gallery

申し訳ありません、このコンテンツはただ今　アメリカ英語　のみです。

Yoshiyuki Ooe is a native Osakan sculptor. His work recaptures recognizable motifs in unfamiliar contexts to connect viewers with renewed perceptions and interpretations. Ooe has gained popularity on the international spectrum in recent years, most notably in the UK, where he was featured in the London Times. In the coming exhibition, Ooe will present works titled Souvenir and Souvenir Jacket, where he continues the use of schoolboys in their uniforms. Showcasing the unique view of Ooe, the boys are wrapped around by a snake carrying skulls, playing a game of trains, and wearing skulls masks. These motifs were inspired by the patterns of Japanese embroidered bomber jackets, which were popular items for American soldiers to take home during the post-war occupation – hence the titles.