Keita Morimoto's solo exhibition 'To Nowhere and Back' at Almine Rech's Tribeca gallery transforms overlooked urban elements into captivating art. By focusing on details like the glow of vending machines and the solitude of payphones, Morimoto's work bridges classical romanticism and modern urban life. Each painting emphasizes mood over narrative, evoking feelings of calm, longing, and introspection. The dreamlike palette features vibrant colors, crafting surreal yet familiar scenes, highlighting how everyday surroundings can tell profound stories about human experience through the playful use of light.
Morimoto leans further into the interplay between romanticism and urban solitude, allowing the mundane to transform into something magical and deeply human.
Each canvas becomes a quiet study in atmosphere and emotional presence, focusing not on narrative but on mood and the in-between moments of life.
His work is characterized by a palette reminiscent of dreams, filled with neon pinks and warm oranges that create a surreal yet familiar atmosphere.
Artificial light acts as a storyteller in Morimoto's paintings, elevating everyday scenes like payphones and vending machines into otherworldly realms.
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