February 12 - March 12, 2022
From Peter Augustus:
“The show presents a wide range of artworks by Nakayama detailing his life in America as an immigrant on the path to citizenship. Iconic images of American life, as well as his take on contemporary society, will be on display. The themes represent what the artist equates with American culture through the lens of an artist of color living in New York. With a new life in the dynamic borough of Brooklyn leading to the artist recently having completed a mural at the headquarters of Brooklyn Brewery, Nakamura cemented his unique painting style drawing upon the energy of the city.
Nakayama (b 1983) graduated from the Osaka University of Arts (2005), followed by a stint as a public junior high school art teacher.
He is also the co-founder of Coperus, a Japanese artist collective based in New York and Tokyo. The group formed in 2018 when four creatives — a painter, an illustrator, a photographer, and a hairstylist— came together with a goal of leaving a brighter future for the next generation.
In this spirit, Peter Augustus will release a special edition art pack for children to mark the exhibition opening. Each silkscreened tote featuring Nakayama’s Smiley motif will include art supplies. These will available at the gallery for budding artists.”
Reception: February 12, 2022 | 5–8 pm
830 Exposition Avenue, #103
Dallas, 75226 Texas
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