Osamu James Nakagawa’s series Gama puts the viewer into the interior of dark Okinawan caves where people took refuge during the war. He does not deliver his subject matter in flat, two-dimensional scenes. Rather, through the conscious construction of light, perspective, color, and selective focus, he “builds” his imagery so that each scene has three-dimensionality, tactility, and atmosphere. He composes disorienting perspectives where it is impossible to make sense of the space. This visual maze mirrors the unsettling and somber emotional landscape that one experiences while getting lost in the work.

Nakagawa often says that he is “painting with light.” Indeed, the manner in which he creates the color, shadow, and depth within his depictions of the caves produces an environment so moody and present it seems as if one can feel the air.

September 6 – October 26. Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm.

Cost: Free

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