Solo exhibition held in Paris, France, the capital of art

Sumiyoshi Konan, who founded “Manga Sumi-e,” a style that supposingly sleek lines drawn through calligraphy with contemporary pop expressions, is holding a solo exhibition in Paris, France. This time, it was discovered with new expressions, such as seal carving, decorated dolls, and bags in the shape of an Echizen chest of expressions.

Period: 2024/10/29 (Tue) to 11/5 (Tue)
Venue: Galerie Etienne de Causans 25rue de Seine 75006, Paris

Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a brand city of wisdom and culture

The gallery “Étienne du Causin Gallery,” which places the venue, is located on Seine Street in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is a famous area where top brand designers and a gathering. The old townscape coexists amidst rows of proposed shops, and it attracts to attract from all over the world.

Even in Paris, where are there galleries, the Seine is a central area with many famous galleries. The “École des Beaux-Arts (École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts)” is also popular, and even cafes and restaurants are invited with art, and art fans, fans, and people visited in ART NEVER STOP VISITING THE GALLERY.

A gallery that stands out among galleries

The Étienne de Causanne Gallery is one of the famous galleries located in the center of the Seine. This gallery, which led to successful exhibitions of artists not only from France but also from various countries, selected the venue for this solo exhibition.

When he was 9 years old, he decided an apprentice to Mr. Konan Konan, a calligrapher dedicated to the Imperial Family, and had discussed his studies. The Calligraphy That Has Taken Hold in My Body and the “Kawaii” manga ink painting, which was founded from the environment where I was born and raised in Akihabara, the Sacred Place of Anime and manga, is now running around the world.

This time, collaboration works with Mr. Yamaguchi Sukehiro, a traditional craftsman who works on Echizen chests of handmade and custom-made furniture, etc., and Mr. Kaoru Shirato, a knit Handicraft artist who makes difficult things, sweaters, and interior goods, which will also be useful. Some works went on sale within 20 minutes of Vernissage, and were applauded by discerning art fans.

Gallerist comments

We were blessed with the joy of joy Sumiyoshi Konan's works at this gallery.

It is a pleasure for me that she came to Paris on this occasion and was able to meet her. Not only that, but I was also able to get a direct introduction to her work from her.

She taught learning calligraphy when she was 9 years old. In addition to that, apparently, you can also see comic expressions drawn using a very modern method. These two culture intersect in the work.

A number of memorable comic works are on display in this exhibition. The characters and animals have a strong presence and give the impression that they appeared to pop out of the frame of the painting. For example, the work of a tiger jumping through a bamboo grove with a bear on its back is one of the most impressive ones.
The visit to this exhibition is full of aesthetic pleasure.

(Gallerist/Owner, Étienne de Causin XII)