Exhibition
in Tokyo / Japan
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- Brian Alfred: Rising Sun, 2024, oil on canvas, 153 x 112 x 4 cm
In my latest exhibition, “Golden Hour,” I am investigating deeply personal moments captured during my travels. These paintings are a snapshot of the intimate experiences that have shaped my world and my place within it.
The title, “Golden Hour,” refers to that enchanting period just after sunrise or before sunset when the quality of light transforms the environment with a warm, almost magical glow. This fleeting light serves as a metaphor for the transient yet impactful moments in our lives — those precious instances that are here one second and gone the next, much like the ephemeral beauty of the golden hour itself.
Each piece in the show is a visual diary entry, encapsulating the essence of places I’ve visited and the emotions they’ve evoked. The interplay of light and reflections in my work not only highlights the physical beauty of these moments but also alludes to their transient nature. The soft glows, elongated shadows, and reflective surfaces serve as visual reminders of how quickly time passes, urging viewers to find beauty and meaning in the present moment.
This exhibition is not just a collection of places and scenes — it is a celebration of the joy found in impermanence and a reflection on the innate human desire to hold onto moments that are, by their very nature, ungraspable. It is my hope that “Golden Hour” encourages the viewer to pause, reflect, and embrace the beautiful impermanence of our experiences.
Brian Alfred, September 2024
Gallery hours Tue-Sat 12:00 – 19:00, closed Sun, Mon and National Holidays
Exhibition Duration 20.09. – 26.10.2024
Location:
Maho Kubota Gallery
2-4-7 Jingumae Shibuya-ku
150-0001 Tokyo
Japan
