“… A real frog is exactly what I am. A product neither of metaphor nor allusion nor deconstruction nor sampling nor any other such complex process, I am a genuine frog. Shall I croak for you?”
- Haruki Murakami, Super-Frog Saves Tokyo
Hop up to the 3rd floor and discover the latest exhibitions at SUPERFROG Gallery, providing a direct link to emerging artists that draw their inspiration from Japanese popular culture. See Photos >>
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8.15(Sat) – 11.08(Sun)
DEVA LOKA USA
By Yoshitaka Amano
- We represent Yoshitaka Amano’s DEVA LOKA USA exhibition until August, 2010.
- For inquiries and for purchase, please contact SUPERFROG Gallery at info@superfroggallery.com.
Best known for his character designs for Final Fantasy, Yoshitaka Amano brings his newest works to SUPERFROG. This Japanese pop art legend’s latest exhibition, DEVA LOKA, makes its U.S. debut even before it hits Japan. His breathtaking and vibrant pieces are boldly coated with auto paint and metallic glitter, an ode to his childhood love for American comics and automobiles. Don’t miss the excitement and rare opportunity to meet the legend in person!
Message from the artist
“Between the late 60s and 70s, during my early years in the art world, I was greatly influenced by American comic books and pop culture. If you have seen my series of Gatcha-man, Time Bokan, and Yatter-man, you would be able to recognize this immediately. Also from Japan, starting with the traditional Animal Charicatures, original Japanese culture has uniquely influenced today’s Anime and manga. I feel that my current work is nurtured by both of these key elements.
This exhibition at SUPERFROG Gallery brings me back to the U.S. after a long period of being away. I would like to show my gratitude for the inspiration America has given me through each of my work. With the theme of Deva Loka, the ancient Indian land of God, all of my concepts and influences have come together, centered within one place. I hope everyone enjoys my show. “ –Yoshitaka Amano
Check out artist Yoshitaka Amano at out grand opening event and SUPERFROG Gallery’s first day in operation. Amano greeted his fans and autographed his books.
Yoshitaka Amano (1952-)
Born in Shizuoka City, Japan, Amano started working for Tatsunoko Productions, where he worked on character development for such popular animated television series as Gatchaman (G-Force), The Adventures of Hutch, the Honeybee and The Time Bokan series.
After he left Tatsunoko Productions in 1982, he started working as a freelance illustrator and expanded his career to gain worldwide recognition for his visual concept design for the popular game Final Fantasy.
His works both in illustration and computer game design, such as “Vampire Hunter D”, “Guin Saga”, “Final Fantasy”, “Front Mission” etc., became legendary in the industry. His fine art oriented works have been shown in galleries and art fairs all over the world in recent years.
In 1997, Amano’s first gallery exhibition THINK LIKE AMANO was held in New York City and his career as a contemporary artist took international route followed by concept design for the first philharmonic production of 3D/2D animated short film 1001 Nights which debuted at the Los Angeles Philharmonic April Concert, solo exhibition at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, Exhibition THINK LIKE AMANO at Uenonomori Museum of Art in Tokyo, and solo exhibition HERO at Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City (1999).
In, 2000 THE SANDMAN: The Dream Hunters was nominated for Hugo Award and won Eisner Award.
