Mari Tsukamoto | The "Sway" of Painting: Hiroshi Sugito and Shinya Hitsuda
An analysis of the differing approaches to boundaries and spatiality in the paintings of Hiroshi Sugito and Shinya Hitsuda.Summary
This article, written by Mari Tsukamoto of the Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art, explores the distinct artistic approaches of Hiroshi Sugito and Shinya Hitsuda through their recent exhibitions.
Sugito's work focuses on the concept of "eri to heri" (collar and edge), intentionally leaving the boundaries of the canvas unstable. This creates a "sway" that draws the viewer's attention from the image toward the surrounding exhibition space, reminiscent of the spatial experience of traditional Japanese sliding door paintings (shoji/fusuma).
In contrast, Hitsuda's work emphasizes the construction of complex internal spaces within the frame. While he may experiment with structural elements inspired by Japanese architectural partitions to segment his compositions, his focus remains on the internal logic of the painting rather than expanding into the external environment. The article highlights how these two artists represent different ways of engaging with the boundary between the artwork and its surroundings.
(Source：artscape)