NOVEMBER 18, 2021 / JOHNNY
“Blue Smile” 530×455mm Oil and acrylic on canvas 2021

Numerous panels, much like the ones that appear in comic books, come together to form incongruous yet multi-dimensional portraits. From realism and surrealism to cubism and pop, each panel is painted by the artist himself in a multitude of styles. It’s a process typically frowned upon in the art world, which encourages consistency and singularity in artistic styles. But for Kotaro Hoshiyama, the breaking of these rules allowed him to cultivate his own unique style of art. […]

“Abstract Anxiety” 1620×1303mm Oil and acrylic on canvas 2021

“Assessment” 530×455mm Oil and acrylic on canvas 2021

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