AISHONANZUKA is honoured to announce “HOME”, a solo exhibition in Hong Kong by Japanese artist Maiko Kobayashi at our art space at LANDMARK Atrium.

“The more I get to know things in the world, the more often I feel helpless. But when I discover that human beings have that essential vitality that will never be lost under any circumstances, my heart fills with courage and hope. The ‘friction’ caused by this contradictory sensation is my motivation to paint.”

Kobayashi often paints dog or bunny-like creatures with soft features, clearly referred and inspired by real people who crossed the artist's path— and on the connections occurring between them and the empathy generated in their creator. Whimsical and cryptic at first glance, their eyes are always watching and ruminating about what is happening in our world, with an omnipresent melancholy and deep, tense expression. These are said to express the conflicts, anxieties, hopes, and vitality of people living in the changing times and society.

Opening reception 19th April 5-7pm

Gallery address: Shop 116, 1/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central,