Milt Kob aya shi solo exhibition
i h s a y a b o K t l i M solo exhibition July 23 - August 5, 2021
Meyer Gallery
225 Canyon Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 505.983.1434 800.779.7387 www.meyergalleries.com
Milt Kobayashi’s solo exhibition features an intimate collection of new figurative paintings by the New York artist, who continues to explore his distinct modern aesthetic while remaining rooted in realism. Kobayashi’s latest work consists of gestural paintings with singular female figures that fill the canvas, surrounded by abstract color fields or bold patterns. His attractively aloof figures have a casual presence, glancing quietly toward the viewer as if catching our eye in a crowded room. The intrigue draws us closer while cultivating an emotional connection. “What I want to do with my paintings is bring people in,” says Kobayashi. “I want you to stick your nose in and get personal with it.” Kobayashi’s current work is a continuation of his recent exploration with thematic elements – such as his whimsical strawberry paintings – and bolder, more saturated color. “My palette is typically a secondary palette,” the artist explains, “I use purples, greens, orange – muted colors. Very rarely do I paint with a primary palette of red, yellow and blue. When I recently decided to do red paintings, the strawberry theme came naturally from that.” Kobayashi’s unexpected use of color has always set his work apart, and continues to reflect his expressive and explorative style in his most recent paintings. Born in New York City, Kobayashi is a third-generation Japanese-American who lived with his family in Oahu, Hawaii and Los Angeles, California, where he spent many years working as an illustrator before returning to New York in the late 1970s. Here, he was strongly influenced by museum visits to the Met and other New York institutions and ultimately shifted his career from illustration to painting. Ironically, it was his fascination with artists such as Velasquez and Whistler that lead him to discover Japanese art, specifically print masters of the 16 th and 17 th century. Now, his work reflects a distinct combination of both Western and Eastern techniques.
Casual Corner
oil
12x12
A Close Portait oil 10x10
Emily oil 10x10
Forgotten Strawberries oil 10x10
Mellow Yellow oil 10x10
Morning
oil
10x10
Rainbow Monique oil 10x10
Amy with Her Friend oil 20x20
Rustic Strawberries oil 16x12
Noir Strawberries in Threes oil 14x14
Strawberries for the Ballerina oil 14x20
Sisiterhood oil 20x16
Milt Kob aya shi Solo e xhibition Price List
Casual Corner
12x12
$4,500
A Close Portrait
10x10
$4,500
Emily
10x10
$4,500
Forgotten Strawberries
10x10
$4,500
Mellow Yellow
10x10
$4,200
Morning
10x10
$4,400
Rainbow Monique
10x10
$4,200
Amy With Her Friend
20x20
$13,800
Rustic Strawberries
16x12
$7,400
Noir Strawberries in Threes
14x14
$7,200
Strawberries for the Ballerina
14x20
$9,800
Sisterhood
20x16
$10,200
Milt Kob aya shi Solo e xhibition
July 23 - August 5, 2021
Meyer Gallery
225 Canyon Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 505.983.1434 800.779.7387 www.meyergalleries.com