AISHONANZUKA is pleased to present a duo-exhibition juxtaposes works by the amazing painter and sculptor, Kazuma Koike, and the representative of Serbia at the 58th Venice Biennale, Djordje Ozbolt.

On view from February 11 to March 11, this exhibition marks Ozbolt’s first presentation and exhibition in Hong Kong. With their playful subversion of history, two artists invite audiences to enjoy a show within the rift between time and space, and appreciate their creation from the fictional history.

Djordje Ozbolt
Born in Serbia, 1967. Currently works and lives in London, UK.

Djordje Ozbolt is a significant figure for contemporary art scene, and represented Serbia at the 58th Venice Biennale, 2019. He studied architecture at the University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia, from 1988 – 1991 before moving to the UK where he attended a Foundation course at Chelsea School of Art in 1995. Ozbolt then did a BA in Fine Art at the Slade School of Fine Art, 1996 – 2000 and followed this with an MA in Painting at the Royal Academy, 2003 – 2006.

Ozbolt is known for his playful visual combination of history, memory and contemporary culture, regardless of the symbols’ original backgrounds. Found imagery, cartoon motifs, kitsch and artistic references are the unifying aspects of his work. By breaking down the established culture symbols and values, and through his humorous and witty presentation, Ozbolt’s works are considered as an icon, predicting our uncertain future in the end of this multiculturalism.

Kazuma Koike
Born in 1980 and lives in Osaka, Japan.

Koike spent his childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, attended a high school in Barcelona, Spain, and graduated from the Department of Sculpture, College of Art at Nihon University. He has produced ceramic sculptures, drawings, and paintings with motifs of ancient gods, pots, big cats, plants and pineapples.

Gallery address: Room101, 1F, Chinachem Hollywood Center, 1-13 Hollywood Road, Central