Yoskay Yamamoto – ‘Be My Constellation’ at GR2

Newly relocated to Hawaii, Yoskay Yamamoto returns to Los Angeles for his new Be My Constellation solo present at Giant Robot 2 on Sawtelle opening on Saturday (10.26). With an emphasis on small sculptures, Yamamoto invitations the viewer into sparse scenes — a lone automotive sitting beneath a retro automotive or a moon nestled snugly in a pillow. Subtly sculpted, primarily in wooden (in addition to epoxy resin), the items draw from a number of inspirations together with the artist’s latest time within the Arizona desert and naturally his signature nighttime constellation motiff.

The deal with sculptures is intriguing as not too long ago his small sculptures have been featured primarily in massive, sweeping installations of a whole city beneath a floating sky. Collectors now have a possibility so as to add part of that magic in a smaller, extra approachable format. Yamamoto has additionally created engaging hybrid items that characteristic small sculptures nestled on prime of work on panel. Providing a full vary of items, Yamamoto has additionally created stand-alone work, although the emphasis is clearly on sculpture.

Yoskay Yamamoto || Be My Constellation
Opening: Saturday (10.26) from 6 to 9 PM. IG Preview at 12 PM PDT.

Big Robotic 2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA