Kei, 1968

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TANAKA RYUJI (1927-2014)
Kei, 1968
Signed Tanaka Ryuji on label on reverse
Mineral pigments on linen
71 5/8 x 89 ½ in. (181.9 x 227.3 cm.)
On the label affixed to reverse, signed, inscribed OP.' 683244 (u), Kobe-shi Higashinada-ku Honjo-machi Fukae Takahashi-machi 8, and an exhibition entry label affixed to the frame on reverse with receipt number 88 (3-2)

Provenance

Hyogo Prefecture Association of Private Education (Hyogo ken shigaku kaikan), Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Private collection, Japan

Literature

Ryuji Tanaka, Ryuji Tanaka my Selection (self-published, 1993). Plate 8.

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Lot Essay

Tanaka studied Japanese painting at Kyoto City University of Arts. In 1948, he played a pivotal role in founding the Pan Real Association. Even after departing from the group the following year, he remained dedicated to producing and presenting Japanese paintings. His talent was recognized when he won the Japanese Painting Competition Award at the 5th Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition in 1962.
In 1955, Tanaka encountered Gutai Art Society at the "Experimental Outdoor Modern Art Exhibition to Challenge the Midsummer Burning Sun" which left a profound impact on him. However, it wasn't until a decade later that he officially joined the society. Distinguished from other Gutai artists, Tanaka utilized mineral pigments to create expressive matière works.

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