''Before the 7th'
The series aims to express the sharp contrast between the capitalist western world and the places where people still suffer, starve and are fighting for their lives. To enhance the impact the artist uses a similar format as in The Book of Revelation.' Naoki Fuku's arrangements are systematic as well as poetic, inviting the viewer to move into a space of speculation, while the feeling of modernity is hidden in these works. The subjects are placed in the canon of the western culture attempting to make visible what might be overlooked in today's modern life. Therefore each painting has its own topic being fed by the current world which in return is aimed to be investigated. The fact that modern reality is often blurred by the good time, people are having serves as an invitation for the artist to visualize the moments of people's unconscious ego while showing their comfort time.
The series aims to express the sharp contrast between the capitalist western world and the places where people still suffer, starve and are fighting for their lives. To enhance the impact the artist uses a similar format as in The Book of Revelation.' Naoki Fuku's arrangements are systematic as well as poetic, inviting the viewer to move into a space of speculation, while the feeling of modernity is hidden in these works. The subjects are placed in the canon of the western culture attempting to make visible what might be overlooked in today's modern life. Therefore each painting has its own topic being fed by the current world which in return is aimed to be investigated. The fact that modern reality is often blurred by the good time, people are having serves as an invitation for the artist to visualize the moments of people's unconscious ego while showing their comfort time.
Do not Kill (2017)
140x120cm graphite and acrylic on canvas
140x120cm graphite and acrylic on canvas
Out of Date (2017)
150x100cm oil on canvas
150x100cm oil on canvas
Made in Japan (2017)
150x100cm oil on canvas
150x100cm oil on canvas
? (2018)
150x100cm oil on canvas
150x100cm oil on canvas
Made in Japan 2 (2018)
150x100cm oil on canvas
150x100cm oil on canvas
Darling, what shall we eat tonight? (2010-2015)
150x120cm oil on canvas
This painting is based on a photograph of an Iranian execution. Fuku used the same structure and colors as in the photograph and mixed them with elements of the western culture. His strong manifestation against unfairness in the world brought Warhol's banana, Hirst's formaldehyde cow, Ronald McDonald and even the artist himself as a culprit, yet ironically the executioner is also standing on Duchamp's fountain. The modern reality is often blurred by the good times. Fuku understands his mission as to visualize the moments of people's unconscious ego. Someone may say: "Gaddafi and Hussain are really gone and we are in such a mess now... well, but you know, we are in London... anyway, let it go, I'm hungry. Darling, what shall we eat tonight? Whatever we see, hear or think of the problems around the world, in the end we always end up thinking about our own immediate business and concerns, such as tonight's dinner." The painting is a gentle reminder for all of us
150x120cm oil on canvas
This painting is based on a photograph of an Iranian execution. Fuku used the same structure and colors as in the photograph and mixed them with elements of the western culture. His strong manifestation against unfairness in the world brought Warhol's banana, Hirst's formaldehyde cow, Ronald McDonald and even the artist himself as a culprit, yet ironically the executioner is also standing on Duchamp's fountain. The modern reality is often blurred by the good times. Fuku understands his mission as to visualize the moments of people's unconscious ego. Someone may say: "Gaddafi and Hussain are really gone and we are in such a mess now... well, but you know, we are in London... anyway, let it go, I'm hungry. Darling, what shall we eat tonight? Whatever we see, hear or think of the problems around the world, in the end we always end up thinking about our own immediate business and concerns, such as tonight's dinner." The painting is a gentle reminder for all of us
Darling, I drank too much (2014)
150 x 120 cm oil on canvas
Darling, I drank too much tonight!: Kevin Carter became famous due to the photograph which is shown on the TV in the painting. There were many speculations about it; people were actually accusing Carter for taking the picture instead of helping the kid. He killed himself not much time after the photo was chosen for the Pulitzer Prize. Fuku's scene takes place in a wealthy flat, the artist chose dark colors, but he points out that this does not mean the flat is a dark place it is much more to visualize his own mind. There is also a green plant, a bottle of champagne and a blue sofa with a couple engaging in a kiss not paying any attention to what is shown on TV. If Kevin Carter was accused for inhumanity, how is their ignorant behavior to be judged?
150 x 120 cm oil on canvas
Darling, I drank too much tonight!: Kevin Carter became famous due to the photograph which is shown on the TV in the painting. There were many speculations about it; people were actually accusing Carter for taking the picture instead of helping the kid. He killed himself not much time after the photo was chosen for the Pulitzer Prize. Fuku's scene takes place in a wealthy flat, the artist chose dark colors, but he points out that this does not mean the flat is a dark place it is much more to visualize his own mind. There is also a green plant, a bottle of champagne and a blue sofa with a couple engaging in a kiss not paying any attention to what is shown on TV. If Kevin Carter was accused for inhumanity, how is their ignorant behavior to be judged?
I deserve to be healed (2012)
100x80cm oil n canvas
100x80cm oil n canvas
Democracy (2012)
100x80cm oil on canvas
100x80cm oil on canvas
Only a life lived for others is worth living (2012)
150x100cm oil on canvas
150x100cm oil on canvas
Mona Lisa (2011)
50 x 40 cm memory card, oil on canvas
50 x 40 cm memory card, oil on canvas