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Toshio Shibata “concrete abstraction”

Exhibition view of "concrete abstraction" by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Exhibition view of “concrete abstraction” by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Last month, Toshio Shibata showed his new works at BLD gallery in Ginza, Tokyo. Over 50 color photographs which has been taken since 2009 were displayed in the gallery.

Exhibition view of "concrete abstraction" by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Exhibition view of “concrete abstraction” by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

The exhibition was titled “concrete abstraction”. Toshio Shibata captures the scenery where concrete existing with the nature, such as a dam, bridge, road and slope. Although it is capturing the scenery, Shibata changes the view into an abstract pattern.

Exhibition view of "concrete abstraction" by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Exhibition view of “concrete abstraction” by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Beside the large photograph, there were contact prints which is the same size as the original film displayed side by side.

Exhibition view of "concrete abstraction" by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Exhibition view of “concrete abstraction” by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Exhibition view of "concrete abstraction" by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Exhibition view of “concrete abstraction” by Toshio Shibata at BLD gallery

Artwork at the exhibition "concrete abstraction" by Toshio Shibata, BLD gallery

Artwork at the exhibition “concrete abstraction” by Toshio Shibata, BLD gallery

Artwork at the exhibition "concrete abstraction" by Toshio Shibata, BLD gallery

Artwork at the exhibition “concrete abstraction” by Toshio Shibata, BLD gallery

Exhibition Info
Date: Oct 7, 2011 – Nov 6, 2011
Place: BLD Gallery
Address: SPP Ginza Building 8F, 2-4-9, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan