Tokyo Pop !! February 18, 2011

FIVEPOINTS presents Tokyo artist, Kosuke Kawamura, whose style of artwork is both shocking and enchanting. Embracing a collage tradition using iconography and imagery of the late great 20th century Kosuke's work far eclipses established styles with his singularity and unique point of view that simultaneously startles and charms.

This show at Fivepoints Arthouse will be his first American exhibition. Also included in this show will be new collaborative works with San Francisco collage artist Winston Smith and featuring Special Guest Artist: Kyotaro. Come meet the artists on the 18th and enjoy Kosuke's unique vision.

Opening Reception 7pm, Friday, February 18, through Sunday, 20 Feb.

Born in Hiroshima in 1979, Kosuke currently lives in Tokyo and works as both graphic designer and also a special effects designer. He is a One Plus collage artist and has shown at Takashi Nemoto's exhibition, "Takashi Nemoto and others' Pick! Cheerful Everyday". He is the art director for E Magazine, collaborated on T-shirts for the apparel brand, VANDALIZE and some graphic work for NADA. He has also published numerous of book designs and other materials for designers such as : Takashi Nemoto, Masaya Hara, Naohiro Jibiki. Together with Mr. Nemoto, he produces the test-art comic, "Soleil Discipline," which is currently been published in the quarterly magazine "TRASH-UP!"

Taking on projects that evolve deeply around concepts, he has collaborated with Winston Smith and KING JOE to participate in both solo and group exhibitions in museums and galleries.

Official Website: http://fivepointsarthouse.com/email/weekly.html