Kaikai Kiki Gallery will host the first ever Japanese solo exhibition by Anselm Reyle. Entitled "INTO THE VOID," from the song by English rock band Black Sabbath, the show is the culmination of several years of planning and showcases recent developments in Reyle's practice. Known for his eye-catching works employing nostalgic found objects and explosive neon colors, Anselm Reyle and his team of studio assistants craft large-scale paintings and sculptures from everyday materials such as reflective silver foil, car lacquer, acrylics, mirrors, and metal elements, while using fluorescent paint and neon lights to create disparate combinations which free the viewer from traditional associations and imbue the results with new meaning and connotations. Describing this method, Reyle commented that "in abstract art, the materials are always clear and concrete. By instead using materials which are not usually seen in fine art, I am able to break with that dogma."
For his new show, Reyle has constructed a decidedly unclassical installation featuring paintings whose surfaces have been sprayed with fire extinguishers, laser lights, and works created from scrap wood. The elegant deployment of these materials creates an intense discord and ignites the viewer's imagination to explore a landscape of unlimited possibilities. 

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