Ogi is one of the most exciting artists out of Tokyo, Japan. His debut in Hong Kong is a continuation of his exhibition series titled “Idealistically Hypocritical”. The opening night will take place on Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 at Above Second Gallery between 5 pm and midnight for the Hong Kong Art Walk.

“The show will be a part of my ongoing examination of a concept; “Out of the Context Mash-Up.” In my last two exhibitions, I asked over 40 different artists to contribute their works for an installation; “Mash-Up Wall.” However, for this exhibition, I would like to go back to my root as an artist and to showcase solely my drawings, paintings and sculptures, partially because this is my first exhibition in Hong Kong.” – Ogi

ABOUT OGI
Ryuichi Ogino was born in Tokyo in 1978. Upon graduating high-school, Ogino left to the US to study English and snowboard. He then moved to Oakland, CA to attend CCA (California College of the Arts) and graduated in 2004. Even though he majored in illustration at CCA, he graduated only to realize his passion is not in illustrating. He has returned to Tokyo in 2005 and has been exhibiting both in Japan and the US constantly examining the difference between applied art and fine art.