LINER NOTES / GUEST Miki Togashi
In Episode #1 of this four-part talk series, we delve into the story of how Kan and Sato met, the journey that led to their collaboration, and Kan's unique live painting style.
In Episode #2, the conversation delves into Kan's journey into the art world, his current painting style, and his philosophy on live painting.
In Episode #3, the discussion moves to episodes of live painting events that Kan and Sato participated in, as well as their thoughts on the value of art and fashion.
In the final episode #4 with guest Kan, the conversation starts with anecdotes about Kan and Sato's experiences with music and clubbing, and also includes valuable insights that offer a glimpse into aspects of Kan's life beyond his art creation.
Guest Profile
Kan Togashi
Born in 1982, he grew up in Teine, on the western edge of Sapporo City, at the foot of Mount Teine (elevation 1,023m) in Hokkaido. He currently resides in Tokyo, having moved there 8 years ago. He primarily works from his studio in Higashi-Ueno.He frequently sketches when out and about or traveling. He almost habitually draws unless he feels a bit embarrassed. While drawing is an "occupation," sketching is primarily a "memo," driven by the desire to record what is present or what comes to mind. A distinctive technique he employs is depicting dancers performing live at life-size. In continuously capturing moving subjects, this is similar to sketching cityscapes or pedestrians, but by drawing on a large screen, the process of the painting's development can be shared with the audience. Furthermore, drawing life-size allows for the concept of "transferring the motif directly onto the canvas (wall/support)" to be realized. In abstract painting, he aims to construct elements like sound and combine them to create a "musical timeline" in space. The emergence of temporality and directionality—he believes this is a characteristic of his expression, shared across sketching and depicting dancers.