Spotlight on “Bento Box”
New Works by Joel Nakamura
Chris B. Murray, William Zdan, Jasmine Worth
June 6 – 29, 2014
Artist Reception: Friday, June 6th; 8-11 PM
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 666-7667
www.laluzdejesus.com
Nakamura Gojirauru Godzilla Rules ! 24 x 24 ” polymers on metal
Joel Nakamura’s “Bento Box” deals with growing up Japanese American.
Nakamura is known for his unique style: a blend of folk art and sophisticated iconography rendered in a neo-primitive technique. He is chosen for many of his commissions for his knowledge of tribal art, mythology, and for his ability to convey stories and information in an intricate and engaging manner.
Nakamura’s ability to render humanity in such primal, edgy hues has captured the attention of clients like Time magazine, US News and World Report, and the Los Angeles Times. His paintings have enlivened the pages of many other books and publications, as well as the 2002 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies’ programs. Nakamura has been profiled in Communication Arts, Step Inside Design, Confetti and Southwest Art magazines. He is proud to be the recipient of over two hundred awards of excellence.
Nakamura splits his time between commercial and fine art projects. His work is in numerous private and corporate collections, including Wynonna Judd, Chick Corea ,and US embassies around the world.
Nakamura resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his wife Kathleen and children Paloma and Kai.
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Tori Ich (Gate 1 ) 11″ x 14 ” polymers/ mixed media on metal box panel
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Bushi no Jojishi ( Samurai Epic )
14″ x 36 ” mixed media on metal box panel
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Kufuku no Tengu no Yume ( Hungry Tengu Dream ) 11″ x 14″ Polymers on metal
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Saka Niigiri no Yume ( Salmon -Rice Dream ) 16″ x 20 ” Polymers on metal
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Bushi no Yume ( Samurai Dream )
Mixed media 16″ x 20″ 0n metal
