Goodwill of Animart
ANIMA + ART = ANIMART
Artwork by Takehiko Kamei
Nov. 7 - Dec. 4 ,2015 Main Bar
At a time when the world is confronted with numerous disasters, the various races should look back over their poignant national histories, to revive the memories of ANIMA that have been shared by humanity since ancient times and express their desires and hopes for peace through art. As a member of the human race and in my capacity as an artist, I have carried out a variety of creative activities, both in Japan and abroad, that I call ANIMART. For this exhibition, I show works that present an image of spiritual peace and prayer.
Takehiko KAMEI (Genki Anima) - Artist, Video Artist, Ink Painter
After working for Suntory Ltd., Kamei was one of the founder members of SUN-AD Co., Ltd, where he worked in the production of advertisements in print, broadcast media and video. In 1965, he moved to Toronto to concentrate on creating experimental anime and paintings. He was also the art director for Art Canada magazine. Afterwards, he traveled throughout the U.S. and Western European exhibiting his artwork. Kamei has received numerous awards in Japan and abroad. Several of his artworks have been acquired by museums and private collectors.
The Exhibitions Committee