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1 MIKI ATSUAMA X FOURYOU GALLEY AUGUST 202
MIKI ATSUAMA X FOURYOU GALLEY AUGUST 2020Door to Door Existing somewhere between fine art and illustration, Miki Matsuyama’s paintings in ‘Door to Door’ are spacious and project glorious light. Taking inspiration from interior magazines and books, as well as the ‘discover’ page on Instagram, Matsuyama reimagines images of space making them entirely her own. The delicacy with which the artist paints the interiors reflects the careful construction of the space itself.

2 Each object in each composition sits ge
Each object in each composition sits gently but intentional, creating a well balanced and harmonious room in which to reside. Encouraged by her background in real estate, these attributes are ones that Matsuyama seeks out. Her interests are made apparent through her keen eye for painterly detail and the attention paid to material. Matsuyama is successful in achieving varying texture, and entices the audience with an illusory offering of the tactile. Additionally, she encourages the viewer&

3 #146;s gaze from room to room through do
#146;s gaze from room to room through door to door, as though she is showing one around a property. Elsa Hosk's NYC Apartment, 2020Acrylic on canvas Miki Matsuyama’s artistic process begins with pencil drawings, she outlines the shapes of objects freehand and is reluctant to use erasers for any ‘mistakes.’ Revelling in the charm of imperfections, the artist enjoys leaving evidence of the trace of her hand in the paintings. The more time one spends observing the pictorial sc

4 enes, the more you discover. Matsuyama m
enes, the more you discover. Matsuyama makes sure to feature the quirks and paraphernalia that make a house a home - albeit a very luxurious one in this case. Upon close inspection these visible features provide uniqueness and character. Yet when taking a step back, pleasing architectures of form and space come into view and are amplified by vibrant colour. Matsuyama’s artistic talent for the perspectives of space paves the promising path towards her dream of becoming an interior desig

5 ner.DS 600 at Les Roches Rouges, 2020Acr
ner.DS 600 at Les Roches Rouges, 2020Acrylic on canvas Elsa Hosk at Her Apartment in NYC, 2020Acrylic on canvas LOVE by Pierre Yovanovitch, 2020Acrylic on canvas Miki Matsuyama is an artist based in Tokyo. With a background in real estate and a keen interest in interior design, Matsuyama replicates images that she gathers from Instagram and interior magazines using pencil and acrylic paint on canvas. Having lived in numerous culturally rich cities and spending free time in museums, Matsuyam

6 a has been exposed to many realisations
a has been exposed to many realisations of art and architecture. With a wealth of worldly influences, the artist re-imagines each space and claims it as entirely her own. Interior Designed by 1stdibs, 2020Acrylic on canvas I identify to one geography yet I seemingly NYC Apartment Designed by Sandra Weingport, 2020Acrylic on canvas 1910 Belgian House Designed by Pierre Yovanovitch, 2020Acrylic on canvas Matsuyama is intrigued by the mood changing influence of interior design and the aesth

7 etics of a space. The places she draws a
etics of a space. The places she draws are naturally the places she is fond of. The artist hopes to inflict the same affection for these spaces onto her viewers as they are transported into the compelling scenes. Although Matsuyama is based in Tokyo, she collects western interior imagery as source material, and suggests herself that she yearns for what is out of reach. Kelly Wearstler's California Pool, 2020Acrylic on canvas Cy Twombly's Home in Rome, 2020Acrylic on canvas F.A. 33 Mirror De

8 signed by Gio Ponti, 2020Acrylic on canv
signed by Gio Ponti, 2020Acrylic on canvas Cy Twombly's Home in Rome, 2020Acrylic on canvas Miki Matsuyama is an artist based in Tokyo. With a background in real estate and a keen interest in interior design, Matsuyama replicates images that she gathers from Instagram and interior magazines using pencil and acrylic paint on canvas. Having lived in numerous culturally rich cities and spending free time in museums, Matsuyama has been exposed to many realisations of art and architecture. With

9 a wealth of worldly influences, the arti
a wealth of worldly influences, the artist re-imagines each space and claims it as entirely her own. Matsuyama is intrigued by the mood changing influence of interior design and the aesthetics of a space. The places she draws are naturally the places she is fond of. The artist hopes to inflict the same affection for these spaces onto her viewers as they are transported into the compelling scenes. Although Matsuyama is based in Tokyo, she collects western interior imagery as source material

10 , and suggests herself that she yearns f
, and suggests herself that she yearns for what is out of reach. The artist writes, “I identify to one geography and culture, yet I seemingly become inspired by others.” Miki Matsuyama lists the interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch as her biggest influence, and Claude Monet, Henri Matisse and Picasso as her favourite painters. These driving forces leave her somewhat conflicted as she feels herself pulling away from her Eastern roots. However, Matsuyama comes from a family of arti

11 sts, and notes her grandparent’s si
sts, and notes her grandparent’s significant success in exhibiting their own paintings in Japan. She has memories of working in their studio growing up, and today continues to paint with her grandmother Masae’s tools. This rich creative history is embedded within her painting and transpires with exuberance. ABOUT THE ARTIST In an attempt to transpose the gender inequality that continues to persist in the art world, Four You gallery exclusively showcases the work of female artist

12 s. Four You Gallery is a travelling venu
s. Four You Gallery is a travelling venue-by-appointment that showcases contemporary art. It offers female artists a global audience, whilst allowing art enthusiasts to discover thoughtfully curated artworks produced by international talents.Apparent is the lack of representation of female artists in galleries, as well as the exclusion of women from the mainstream art market. Four You gallery intends to provide a platform for the overlooked; offering a space that encourages cross-discipline

13 dialogue led solely by women aiming to
dialogue led solely by women aiming to inflict change. Dedicated to the artist and regardless of their nationality, medium, or career-status, Four You hopes to celebrate, support and empower. Curated for you – whether a casual enthusiast or passionate collector – we carefully select artists with distinct and bold styles. We wish to captivate and inspire, by casting the spotlight on stimulating women in art. ABOUT THE GALLERY info@fouryougallery.comwww.fouryougallery.comfouryouga