GREETING
I always want to be present in the moment.
Experiencing art and culture is like a journey through time and space. Prayers engraved on ancient murals, local memories contained in the melodies of faraway lands, questions about society embodied in contemporary art -- all of these allow us to experience the "gaze of others." Through these works of art, we come into contact with lives and values different from our own, and unconsciously build a bridge of "empathy."
The act of creating is not just about facing the outside world, but also about journeying within oneself. Picking up a brush, making music, moving one's body - each of these actions draws out and visualizes inarticulate emotions and unformed thoughts. Creativity is a "silent adventure" that engages one in dialogue with the depths of oneself, and it is filled with the potential for discovery and transformation.
Furthermore, art poses questions. It is not just beautiful; it is also sometimes disturbing, sometimes provocative, challenging our preconceived notions. "What does this mean?" "Why am I drawn to this?" Through such questions, we reexamine our own sensibilities and values, and reconstruct how we relate to the world.
Above all, art creates connections. Like an invisible thread that connects artist and viewer, past and present, individual and society, self and other, art embraces us and teaches us the meaning of being together.
Perhaps this is why art is like a "light." It illuminates our steps in the darkness, shows us direction when we are lost, and sometimes warms our hearts. It is a quiet yet powerful light that not only conveys beauty, but also leads us to questions, realizations, and connections.
410Gallery Representative
Yutaka Tabata
□ Profile
From a young age, he aspired to be a painter and began his artistic journey. At the age of 12, he switched to music and began working as a professional musician at 19. At 28, he started working for a general company, gaining experience in business areas such as store design and management. At 36, he changed careers to join an arts organization. He has been involved in a wide range of art events, including open call exhibitions at museums, launching art galleries, and planning and managing art fairs.
In 2016, he established his own art group, "Spatial Art TORAM." In the same year, he opened "410Gallery," which specializes in contemporary artists. In 2019, he established ARTDAG Co., Ltd., and in 2020, he incorporated "Spatial Art TORAM" as a general incorporated association. He continues to dedicate himself to the development and dissemination of art.
Representative of art gallery 410Gallery
Representative Director of TORAM Spatial Art Association
President and CEO of ARTDAG Co., Ltd.
