Kasumi Ueba
Born 1978, Kyoto Prefecture
The impression made by Kasumi Ueba’s work is defined first and foremost by the overwhelming impact of the patterns. The Pokémon she chose as motifs for this exhibition are all bedecked with patterns in a variety of colors and shapes and appear as radiant presences. Surprised by this unexpected encounter, one looks closely and observes every inch of the works, and it is evident that there is a lot of interpreting and deciphering to be done here. Take Grookey, for example: It is said that Grookey uses its special stick like a musical tool to beat a rhythmic sound, which then causes the plants to grow. On the other hand, the arabesque pattern is a representation of the life force of a vine that extends forever. It seems to be an exquisite combination. In this way, many of the patterns are auspicious signs, and here, it seems to find the fundamental meaning why people seek patterns. Along with images of jubilant life with Pokémon, joyful scenes expand ever outward.
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