GR gallery is pleased to present My Screen Tests, the first New York City solo exhibition by Kohei Yamada. The exhibition examines the enduring value of the authentic relationship between artist and artwork, engaging in themes of irony, introspection, and visual metaphor, which draw inspiration from contemporary practice and Yamada’s nuanced admiration for American Pop art. Presenting a new suite of paintings on canvas -each paired with its esquisse on paper- In My Screen Tests, Yamada searches within New York City’s identity as the art capital of the world in order to infuse his work with a distinct vitality, revealing his admiration for Andy Warhol through motifs referencing the Silver Factory era and its entourage, and evoking tension between a sense of historical prestige and vibrant pop expressions. This interplay initiates a critical conversation between perceptions of art and is worthwhile in examining the creative directions of today’s world.

The opening reception will take place on Friday, May 15 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Press members may contact GR gallery for a private viewing and/or interviews with the artist before the exhibition officially starts. Visitors who wish to attend the opening reception may RSVP by contacting the gallery. The artist will participate in the opening reception. GR gallery, 116 Chambers Street (btw Church & W. Broadway ) New York, NY 10007

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