Two Spaces I, 2026

Masaya Eguchi  

“Two Spaces I" is made by carefully assembling together mineral and other pigments, metal leaves, mica, resin, and canvas on a wooden panel (which is also hand-made and designed by the artist, Masaya Eguchi).

This artwork is a fusion of texture and color, capturing attention with its bold visual contrast and abstract expression. “Two Spaces" is divided horizontally into two sections: The top half features a muted, silver-gray surface, reminiscent of a metallic or textured finish, providing a subtle, reflective quality. Below, a rich navy-blue base dominates, serving as a striking backdrop for vivid, orange calligraphic strokes that sweep across the canvas with energetic movement. These lines exude an aura of spontaneity and controlled chaos, representing abstract thoughts or emotions. 

The tilted framing adds an element of dynamism, inviting viewers to ponder its orientation and meaning. This composition uniquely blends geometric austerity with fluid lines, creating a captivating interplay that is both structured and free-flowing. The artwork's color palette and bold strokes make it a statement piece, evoking curiosity and contemplation.

The Japanese artist Masaya Eguchi is interested in the unclear, unstated, unspoken word. He works with organic forms that involve the idea of movement but can't be consciously perceived. He intends to create a new process of perception rather than provide the "conclusiveness" art is supposed to provide. He aims to strive for tacit, intimated imagery in which no two viewers arrive at the same answer. Eguchi focuses on the perception of sense and structure in our lives and the world, thereby questioning reality and common conventions.