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Courage on the Slopes?, 2025
Teppei Ikehila  

Painting : oil · 33 x 33 x 3 cm 13 x 13 x 1.2 inch · Ready to hang

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This artwork presents a striking juxtaposition of natural and human elements in a snowy, treacherous landscape. Dominating the composition is a polar bear, its powerful presence accentuated by its stance near an icy cliff. Its fur contrasts sharply against the rugged, ice-laden terrain. To the left, a group of skiers navigates the perilous slope, their vibrant outfits adding splashes of color to the scene. The artwork captures a moment of tension and coexistence between human adventure and wildlife. The rendering of the icy textures and subtle play of light creates a palpable sense of cold and danger. The simultaneous depiction of awe and risk showcases the artist's ability to blend realism with narrative, offering a dynamic visual experience that highlights the fragile boundary between human exploration and nature's raw power.

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Teppei Ikehila, Courage on the Slopes?
Japan  • 1978
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Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan. He is graduated from Shimane University in 2001. Since 2000, he has held many private exhibitions at the Shimane Art Museum, Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery for project N, and H.P France Window Gallery among others. He was selected for the Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art in 2013 and the VOCA exhibition in the Ueno Royal Museum in 2017. He is now involved in art festivals in NY and Miami and is receiving attention from overseas. He has produced many works at workshops and is working as an instructor at the Tokyo University where he organized at Komaba Museum a special exhibition "The boundary Draw ⇄ Cross" in 2018. He has recently published "TOKYO MERMAID PRINCESS" that introduces Tokyo with new interpretation.

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