Interpreting schoolgilrs as a 'symbol in Japanese society', the 'schoolgirl complex' series that Yuki Aoyama has been working at since 2006 picks out a semiotical nature of girls by intentionally concealing a part (face, for instance) which expresses their personalities. This approach created a great sensation.
His latest solo exhibition held in last year under the title "Symbolic / Individualistic' showed successively 'Solaryman' and 'schoolgirl complex' series. As a result of this presentation from the origin to evolving phases on his life works, he succeeded to give us an impression that the artist is taking a great leap forward.

And this year, Yuki Aoyama's activity illustrates remarkably the further evolution.

As a stallite program of the exhibition at 72 gallery (Tokyo) in honor of the publication of 'schoolgirl complex 3 (girls school)" (his newly-published photo book), we are pleased to announce the first appearance of his three dimensional work.
The schoolgirls clipped out as a symbol are now slipping out of the surface of a wall and adorning the space like specimens. Acquiring a depth and a movement of viewpoint that they have ever had, Yuki Aoyama newest works must show you a new way to enjoy the concept of artist.