Opening Reception: “The Price of Convenience” by Taiji Kuroda
OPENING RECEPTION
Please stop by Nepenthes New York on Thursday, July 18th, to join the store’s latest opening reception. Presenting Nepenthes New York’s latest art exhibition: “The Price of Convenience” by Taiji Kuroda. In the newest pop-up shop, Nothin'Special and Body of Work showcase clothing, footwear, and special collaboration items.
Please stop by Nepenthes New York on Thursday, July 18th, to join the store’s latest opening reception. Presenting Nepenthes New York’s latest art exhibition: “The Price of Convenience” by Taiji Kuroda. In the newest pop-up shop, Nothin'Special and Body of Work showcase clothing, footwear, and special collaboration items.
Artist Statement
In a world that rushes by, Taiji's charcoal drawings invite you to pause, to linger, and to immerse yourself in the esthetics of texture and structure. Through his art, he emphasizes the deliberate act of slowing down, and encourages viewers to notice the subtle nuances of the objects that surround us all.
In a world that rushes by, Taiji's charcoal drawings invite you to pause, to linger, and to immerse yourself in the esthetics of texture and structure. Through his art, he emphasizes the deliberate act of slowing down, and encourages viewers to notice the subtle nuances of the objects that surround us all.
Born in Kobe, Japan, and immersed in the vibrant cultural landscape of Brooklyn NY for the past 14 years, Taiji works in charcoal drawing. After graduating from Parsons School of Design in 2015 with a degree in Communication Design, he began working as a graphic designer creating CDs/LPs, flyers, and posters for NY-based jazz musicians. Beginning with portrait reproductions of Blue Note record covers and local musicians' portraits, Taiji started his career as a charcoal drawing artist.
