ART&CULTURE / 2022.09.15

Takeru Amano Exhibition "Venus" Interview with Takeru Amano (1/3)

"TAKERU AMANO EXHIBITION 'VENUS'" by Takeru Amano

The exhibition "TAKERU AMANO EXHIBITION 'VENUS'" by painter and sculptor Takeru Amano, currently being held in PARCO GALLERY. In this solo exhibition, about 30 pieces with yellow background will be exhibited at the center of the venue, with two golden VENUS three-dimensional works centered on the latest work released in Osaka. In addition, there is also an "experimental" graffiti. And the various present forms of the expanding “goddess” are being shown. What is this series VENUS and its evolution? Let's ask Takeru Amano at the venue.

Interview & Text

Yusuke Nakamura

Photo

Kazuki Watanabe

―First of all, what is the concept of this VENUS series?

Amano: To put it simply, you're drawing something that you think is cute and beautiful. What is that “cute thing”? What is the ideal VENUS? You can also say that you are doing research all the time. Since VENUS is a goddess, it is exaggerated, but I also think it is like Amitabha Bodhisattva. Even if you think you could draw well every time, there is no end.

―You have been explored since the beginning of the 30s when VENUS was created.

Amano: That's right. I think it's perfect (every exhibition). I'm drawing with all my might, but next time I have a desire to draw like this comes out. And repeat. So (a solo exhibition in PARCO GALLERY) is the best place to reach right now.

―Is the latest work the best?

Amano: The latest is the best. It's the same as Porsche (laughs). Of course, it is piled up with past works.

―This exhibition is mainly a tour from PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO in Shibuya, which was held until last month, but a new work drawn. In addition, large works are the axis, and there are four works of No. 150.

Amano: That's right. I'd be happy if you could feel the mood. The picture is getting bigger, isn't it? I think I have to draw a small picture in the reaction. (If the size is large), I sometimes stick to Di Tyr. If it is big, it is difficult to exhibit and move, but will everyone take care of it? I have a feeling. But it may be bigger from now on. It's a narrow atelier, so now it's just a minute (laughs)

―In this solo exhibition, not only flat works, but also three-dimensional works of bronze, brass, and two gold are shining in the center of the venue. In other words, the nirvana statue of VENUS?

Amano: I originally wanted to do sculptures. These [VENUS] jumped out of the picture. I really wanted to make it all out of money (laughs). It takes too much budget. These two works are also polished mirrors every day, but if they are really shiny, it seems that it will take a year for a professional polisher.

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