«夢路» Dream Road
September - October 2020, Perrotin Tokyo
« For my first solo show in Japan since my retrospective exhibition in 2011 at the Hara Museum, I wanted to continue my exploration of nature in a contemplative approach by presenting new abstract and sensuous artworks: the Kikus, inspired by the Chrysanthemum flower. The chrysanthemum flower is one of the most important and symbolic flowers in Japan. Known as the flower that blooms during autumn as the winter approaches it has come to be a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation. I very much like this idea of a flower blooming against all odds, fighting to marvel as its surrounding has already began to fall asleep. It is the last blooming flower of the Year. »
JMO