This past Saturday Yoshitaka Amano opened up his LA solo with us at LeBasse Projects and was also joined by LBP artist Yoskay Yamamoto who created a site specific installation for the occasion. Amano’s other show this month is a retrospective at MOCA Taipei so this was a great opportunity for us at the gallery.

Yoskay’s installation was also a huge hit as both his and Amano’s fans walked through the “rain” in the Project Room. Also debuting was Yoskay’s first fine art multiple sculptures which sold out quickly. More in this series will be showcased in June at Yamamoto’s solo exhibition.

The show runs through March 13th so make sure to stop by. More pics after the jump:

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LeBasse Projects is getting ready for our biggest show ever. You hear that cliche a lot in the art world, but in this case its true. We are hosting Yoshitaka Amano’s LA exhibition for ‘Deva Loka’ – a body of work created to show in the US. Amano is one of the most influential artists working today and you can clearly see his influences in the work of Takashi Murakami and others. Amano’s show in LA runs concurrently with his solo exhibit at MOCA Taipei.

To add to the excitement we have an incredible installation that Yoskay Yamamoto is putting up in our Project Room as an homage to Amano. We also have created our first collaborative edition of sculptures with Yamamoto which will debut this Saturday. Hope to see everyone at the show.

Yoshitaka Amano :: Deva Loka
Yoskay Yamamoto :: Tell Me a Story
Opening Saturday February 20th. 7-10pm
LeBasse Projects

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LeBasse Projects is excited to present, Deva Loka: Los Angeles, an exhibition of work from Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano. Legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano will make a rare U.S. appearance with his newest exhibit, DEVA LOKA, created especially for a U.S exhibition and named for the ancient Indian land of God. As an ode to his childhood love for American comics, culture and automobiles, Amano’s latest breathtaking and vibrant pieces are boldly coated with auto paint and metallic glitter.

Amano is widely acclaimed for his work in animation and video games. He is renowned for designing the characters for the hit video game, Final Fantasy, as well as for anime films including Vampire Hunter D, Guin Saga, Final Fantasy, and Front Mission.

“Between the late 60’s and the 70’s, and during my early years in the art world, I was greatly influenced by American comic books and pop culture. I’d like to show my gratitude for the inspiration America gave me with this exhibit. With the theme of DEVA LOKA, all of my concepts and influences are able to come together, centered in one place. I hope everyone enjoys my show.”

Deva Loka will be Amano’s first major exhibition in Los Angeles.

“Deva Loka: Los Angeles”
Yoshitaka Amano
LeBasse Projects
Opening reception: Saturday, February 20th, 7pm-10pm

Legendary anime and manga artist Yoshitaka Amano, best known for his character designs for Final Fantasy, will be debuting his latest work at Superfrog gallery in the newly established NEW PEOPLE Building in San Francisco’s treasured Japantown. This Japanese pop art legend’s latest exhibition, DEVA LOKA, makes its U.S. debut even before it hits Japan.

Join and celebrate the open house reception of Viz Pictures recently built NEW PEOPLE and enjoy Yoshitaka Amano’s breathtaking pieces inspired by American comics and automobiles.

SUPERFROG Gallery
1746 Post Street, San Francisco
CA, 94115

Panel Discussion with Yoshitaka Amano:
Saturday, Aug. 15th, 12:00p.m.
Special Autograph Session:
Saturday, Aug. 15th, 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

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