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[nggallery id=81] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Masakatsu Sashie Show Opening Under Fluorescent Light at GR2 September 20 – October 15 Reception: Saturday, September 20, 6:30 – 10:00 GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 gr2.net (310) 445-9276 Giant Robot is proud to present Under Fluorescent Light, an art show featuring new work by Masakatsu Sashie. Masakatsu Sashie’s works are often called “orb paintings” since he paints details from his youth as very detailed, compact spheres. Hailing from Kanazawa, Japan, his art captures the scope of his youthful activities and the orbs often represent memories that fade away from the world. His previous works were full of dark imagery, but his more recent pieces include vibrant, often colorful details such as vending machines, fast food signage, and videogames. He cites Mobile Suit Gundam as an influence, and enjoys art by Yukio Oscar Oiwa and Antonio Lopez Garcia. Currently, he teaches at his alma mater, Kanazawa College of Art. Sashie got his start at Takashi Murakami’s GEISAI shows in Japan. In America, he has shown at GEISAI USA at GR2 and the Giant Robot Biennale at the Japanese American National Museum. Under Fluorescent Light will be his first solo show in the United States, and will feature 2 gigantic paintings accompanied by 10 smaller pieces.
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Yes, that's quite a large painting behind Masakatsu Sashie. I haven't seen a painting that large by a person at GR2 in a long time and it's great to see this one. It's an orb! It's filled with his memories and nostalgia and it's a separate world from the what's surrounding it. The ball looks alive.
This is a painted model kit of one of his works. It comes blank, so beware. Can you put it together...
Yes, that’s quite a large painting behind Masakatsu Sashie. I haven’t seen a painting that large by a person at GR2 in a long time and it’s great to see this one. It’s an orb! It’s filled with his memories and nostalgia and it’s a separate world from the what’s surrounding it. The ball looks alive. This is a painted model kit of one of his works. It comes blank, so beware. Can you put it together and paint it? Will it be bling gold? I’ve heard some say that’s what they’re going to do.
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Do not fuck with Sashie. He knows weapons. I hope this wasn't a secret, but it's out of the bag. 9mm, no problem. See the red in the target? I see perfect shots. Now that you know, you should come see his art show at GR2. Don't mess with my man. Guns aren't legal in Japan, so of course, this was something new for him. That's a lot of shells at his feet. He's an animal.
Do not fuck with Sashie. He knows weapons. I hope this wasn’t a secret, but it’s out of the bag. 9mm, no problem. See the red in the target? I see perfect shots. Now that you know, you should come see his art show at GR2. Don’t mess with my man. Guns aren’t legal in Japan, so of course, this was something new for him. That’s a lot of shells at his feet. He’s an animal.
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