William Monk's first solo show in Japan at Pace Tokyo
At its Tokyo venue, Pace Gallery will showcase 'Noon Day Night', an exhibition featuring the paintings of William Monk from June 30 to August 16. This event represents Monk's inaugural solo exhibition in Japan. The display includes both new and recent pieces from his ongoing series that delves into themes of liminality and the metaphysical. Influenced by classic films, psychedelic rock, personal experiences, and subconscious imagery, Monk's semi-abstract works are vibrant, evocative, and shrouded in mystery. His recurring Sentinel figure serves as a guide at the boundary between different realms, echoing the Buddhist idea of higan, which pertains to death, rebirth, and Nirvana.
Key facts
- Pace Gallery hosts William Monk's first solo exhibition in Japan
- Exhibition titled 'Noon Day Night' runs from June 30 to August 16
- Features new and recent works from Monk's ongoing series
- Works explore liminality and the metaphysical
- Inspirations include classic cinema, psychedelic rock, and subconscious images
- Monk's Sentinel figure echoes Buddhist notion of higan
- Exhibition takes place at Pace Gallery in Tokyo
- Monk's paintings are semi-abstract and rooted in art historical traditions
Entities
Artists
- William Monk
Institutions
Locations
- Tokyo
- Japan