GR2: Once - Eishi Takaoka

Once is a solo exhibition by artist Eishi Takaoka at GR2 Gallery, running from June 8th to June 25th, 2024.

Although the sculptures of Eishi Takaoka all portray the same serene expression, their outwardly calm façade belies a world of bottled-up emotions. With nowhere to go, these intense feelings manifest themselves in outlandish formations that sprout out of the top of each figure’s head. The uniquely sculpted heads of Takaoka are rooted in a personal fantasy world that is fueled by the emotional ups and downs of daily life in lower-middle class Japan. 

Artwork goes live 6/8 at 12 noon PT.

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Carved wooden sculpture of a floating cream colored head with a blank expression. A floating hand holds a blue handkerchief on the head, as though soaking up any sweat.

Eishi Takaoka - Once - #01 - "Sweat"

$ 550.00 USD
    Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing with one hand clasped closed, as if holding something and the other open, palm up. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream and red.

    Eishi Takaoka - Once - #03 - "Choose"

    $ 1,400.00 USD
      Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing while holding a wide mouthed bucket. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream and blue.

      Eishi Takaoka - Once - #04 - "Bucket"

      $ 1,400.00 USD
        Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing with one hand in his pocket and the other holding an open book. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream, red and blue.

        Eishi Takaoka - Once - #05 - "Book"

        $ 1,400.00 USD
          Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing and holding a closed umbrella by his side. He wears a t-shirt, shorts, rainboots, and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream and blue.

          Eishi Takaoka - Once - #06 - "Umbrella"

          $ 1,400.00 USD
            Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing on a platform with both of his arms extended out as if stretching. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream, red, green and blue.

            Eishi Takaoka - Once - #07 - "Spread"

            $ 1,400.00 USD
              Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing, holding 2 apples - one in each hand. One hand is by his side and the other is raised up, as if presenting the apple. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream, green and blue.

              Eishi Takaoka - Once - #08 - "Apple"

              $ 1,400.00 USD
                Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing with one hand at his side and one reached into his pocket. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream and blue.

                Eishi Takaoka - Once - #09 - "A Ball"

                $ 1,400.00 USD
                  Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing and holding a tote bag in the crook of his partially raised arm.. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream, green and blue.

                  Eishi Takaoka - Once - #10 - "Eco Bag"

                  $ 1,400.00 USD
                    Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing with one hand pointed out into the distance and the other in his pocket. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream and blue.

                    Eishi Takaoka - Once - #11 - "Pointing"

                    $ 1,400.00 USD
                      Whittled wooden sculpture of a floating head with a blank expression. Atop its head is a large green mantis, standing up.

                      Eishi Takaoka - Once - #13 - "Mantis"

                      $ 600.00 USD
                        Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression sitting on a platform with his hands on his knees and his legs dangling. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream, green and blue.

                        Eishi Takaoka - Once - #14 - "Sit Down"

                        $ 1,400.00 USD
                          Carved wooden sculpture of a rubber dish cleaning glove, with the thumb and index finger spiraled into extension. Coming off of them is a small floating bald head with a blank expression.

                          Eishi Takaoka - Once - #15 - "Help"

                          $ 800.00 USD
                            Carved wooden sculpture of a floating bald head with a blank expression. It is inside of a partially unzipped sleeve of blue material.

                            Eishi Takaoka - Once - #17 - "Appear"

                            $ 730.00 USD
                              Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression kneeling with his hands cupped in front of him. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream and blue.

                              Eishi Takaoka - Once - #19 - "Water"

                              $ 1,400.00 USD
                                Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing and looking out at his hands, which he holds up to his face. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very mutes cream, blues and purple.

                                Eishi Takaoka - Once - #20 - "Look at Hands"

                                $ 1,400.00 USD
                                  Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing with one hand in his pocket and the other extended out, palm up but closed. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very muted cream and blue.

                                  Eishi Takaoka - Once - #21 - "Right Hand Left Hand"

                                  $ 1,650.00 USD
                                    Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression walking, with his arms at his side. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very mutes cream, blues and red.

                                    Eishi Takaoka - Once - #22 - "Walk"

                                    $ 1,400.00 USD
                                      Carved wooden sculpture of a boy with a blank expression standing with his hands clasped together. He wears a t-shirt, shorts and a beanie. Colors are very mutes cream, blues and green.

                                      Eishi Takaoka - Once - #23 - "Wish"

                                      $ 1,400.00 USD
                                        Carved wooden sculpture of a floating bald head with a blank expression. Attached to it is a stick like item with 2 sleeved arms coming out of it. One hand covers the head's ear and the other puts a finger up to its mouth, shushing it.

                                        Eishi Takaoka - Once - #24 - "Disappear"

                                        $ 700.00 USD