Making quite a stir in the contemporary art scene for his evocative, nostalgic tinged works, Edwin Ushiro returns for another gallery show in 2010, this time taking place at the Roq La Rue gallery in Seattle. Entitled “Preceding Sunday”, the exhibition will showcase a great new collection of mixed-media works from the Los Angeles-based artist. The opening reception is set for Friday, September 10th, 2010 (6pm-9pm).

Roq La Rue
2316 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
United States
Tel: 206.374.8977

Sloan Fine Art is pleased to present At Night, Lights Fell and Loved Ones Returned Home, by Edwin Ushiro in the project room. The show opens on March 24th and runs through the 17th of April, 2010.

The content of Edwin Ushiro’s work is as richly layered as the works themselves. Influenced by the memories and folklore of his childhood in Hawaii and with nods to Japanese Anime, Ushiro creates a new mythology populated with modern characters and contemporary references. With At Night, Lights Fell and Loved Ones Returned Home, Ushiro utilizes his technique of layering paint, ink, graphite, varnish and iron transfers on vinyl  sheets to create romantic, luminescent works that focus specifically on the mystery and histories held by abandoned and forgotten places.

Sloan Fine Art
128 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002

Southern California-based Edwin Ushiro opened his latest solo exhibition, “Softly Encompassing the Womb”, over the weekend. The show featured more of Ed’s signature unmatched mixed-media style, finding inspiration from his native land of Hawaii with various whimsical undertones. “Softly Encompassing the Womb” is now open to the public at LeBasse Projects in Culver City.

LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.558.0200

Source: Daily Dujour

Modus Films previews the upcoming exhibition from Los Angeles-based multi-faceted artist Edwin Ushiro. The show, entitled “Softly Encompassing the Womb”, continues Ushiro’s brilliance in the mixed media genre. For those in the area, be sure to check out the show opening on September 12th, 2009 at LeBasse Projects in Culver City.

LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.558.0200

Our good friend, Edwin Ushiro, makes yet another return to the gallery scene with his latest solo exhibition, “Softly Encompassing the Womb.” The show will feature more of Ed’s signature unmatched mixed-media style, finding inspiration from his native land of Hawaii. “Softly Encompassing the Womb” opens on September 12th, 2009 at LeBasse Projects in Culver City.

LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.558.0200

Amazing multidimensional artist and Hypebeast favorite Edwin Ushiro has unveiled a new print, coming off a worldwide gallery touring in 2008. Produced in extremely limited quantities, the 12″x12″ signed and numbered piece will only see a run of 25 prints. Entitled “Birth of Unreckoning”, Edwin describes the inspiration behind the work: “In Hawaiian mythology, Madame Pele is the Hawaiian Goddess of fire, lightning, dance, volcanoes, and violence. Throughout my childhood in Hawaii, I have heard numerous reports from residents who have had an encounter with Pele. Many sightings forewarn an eruption of Kilauea (one of the world’s most active volcano)”. “Birth of Unreckoning”, printed on fine archival paper, is now available via A Paper Tiger.

The artwork of Edwin Ushiro may be labeled as new contemporary yet his concepts hold no labels or boundaries. Working with various mediums, the multi-faceted Hawaii native creates beautiful pieces of art from an extraordinary imagination and endless childhood memories. Working alongside some of the top names in the industry of art and television including NBC, Sony, and Paramount, Edwin showcases a range not seen very often. With a slew of projects on his hands including gallery and commercial pieces, the sky is the limited for this up and coming artist.

Edwin, we first learned about your work during the recent solo exhibit titled, “While The Tides Guide You Back Home”, what was your inspiration behind the exhibition? What’s the meaning behind the name?

Drawing inspiration from mythology, one forgets that we are all creating our own mythology. Once I understood that, it opened the flood gates. “While Tides Guide You Back Home” explores the theme that our mythology is intertwined with past mythologies. Both mythologies can be viewed as experiences very similar towards each other. I used to think that what I was doing was simply reflecting on my regret for leaving my family and friends, and its true, but underlying that is this deep urge to understand the mythologies I participate in so I can learn who I am and not forget where I come from.

Does utilizing a mixed media medium have an advantage as far interpreting your emotions through your artwork?

The way I work is just the natural tendencies I am guided through in order to arrive at the solution that comes close to (if not matches) what I imagined in my head.

Many of your works are based off your native land of Hawaii, do you spend a lot of time in Hawaii?

Unfortunately no, that is why I paint about being back at home.

You have held quite an impressive amount of titles including Art Director, Storyboard Artist, Cinematographer, Visual Consultant and so many more. Which title do you enjoy the most? And how does that compare to working as a solo gallery artist?

Wow, we are speaking of 2 different worlds. One gives me the opportunity to explore someone’s ideas while the other gives me a free range because I am the subject matter. They both have their own challenges. Working in Film, you have restrictions, but the opportunity to work on stuff outside of things you would normally create in your personal artwork. For example, I got to draw robots, vehicles, and explosions for Battlestar Galactica, which I would never do in my own art. Working in both worlds feed off each other. Right after working on that show, I realized I would like to see more action involved in my personal artwork. Then sometimes while I am doodling in m sketchbook, I would come up with a character, technique, or idea that would fit in a commercial project I am working on at the moment.

Working alongside some of the biggest names in the art/film industry, what has been the biggest perk or moment you have experienced while on set?

Being involved with inspirational filmmakers in love with their art.

You have been very successful in relatively a short amount of time, when did you begin to realize how far you’ve come as an artist?

Really? I personally still think I am struggling.

What can we expect from Edwin Ushiro for the rest of 2008 and into 2009?

Right now I am doing a mini series about Madame Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, lightning, dance volcanoes and violence. I hope I don’t cause a volcano eruption. For the rest of the year I will be involved in a group show at Illustrative in Zurich, Switzerland as well as being a participant in Scion’s Installation 5 Tour. As for 2009, I will be in Seoul, Korea for yet another group installation followed by my 3rd solo show at Cerasoli-Le Basse Gallery in Los Angeles. Busy Busy.

Thank you so much for your time Ed, do you have any final thoughts or closing words?

I just want to say thank you and who knows what the future will bring!

Interview by: Luis Ruano

In a world of whimsical memories, multifaceted artist Edwin Ushiro, captures the viewer in a way rarely seen before. Combining an array of multimedia art forms including paint, ink, color transfer, and fabric amongst others, Ushiro masterfully engages the imagination. The inspiration behind while tides guide you back home, his 1st solo exhibition, stems from regretful feelings of leaving the island of Hawaii, his native land, for the big city life of California. Re-working childhood reminiscence, Edwin Ushiro’s combination of digital and traditional media transform every one of his thoughts into a remarkable work of art that has lead to multitudinous critical acclaim. Already featured and booked for upcoming exhibitions in 2009, Mr.Ushiro’s rise on the new contemporary art scene has given him much deserved buzz-worthy status. This exhibition will run from July 12th until August 9th and can be viewed at project : gallery in Culver City, California.

project : gallery
8545 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232