Hirako creates paintings and sculptures under the theme of a relationship between humans and plants since he started to be interested in the fact that a man brings plants into living space e.g. parks and house plants. Even “artificial” plants in our daily life could give an imagination that connects nature such as forests and mountains. We could feel the sense of awe towards nature and an expanse of profound darkness from his paintings although the landscape of the forest looks joyful and humorous.
The plant-like human beings which often appear on Hirako’s works are filled with primitive charms as well as mysteri- ous, which reminds us French Photographer Charles Fréger‘s“WILDER MANN”. Likewise WILDER MANN that celebrates life with a fur, horn, and clothes made by plants, the plant-like human beings have an important role in his works, which became powerful image including sort of heterogeneity.
In this show, Hirako will present new works that inspired by ordinary “wooden” furniture, belongings, and tools in life. It is familiar to use wood for the material of furniture, we have feeling of “warmth“ and ”healing” towards the materials. We would appreciate your coming and seeing Hirako’s new works created by his interests towards “the feeling towards wooden works.“

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courtesy of the artist and hpgrp Gallery Tokyo