Back Talk with Yosuke Ueno
Wednesday June 30, 2010
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If there were more Yosuke Ueno’s in the world, it might be a more enjoyable place. Ueno has an infection positivity, which jumps out at viewers of his detailed, colorful paintings. We talk with this Japanese artist in anticipation of his solo, Negative Never Again.

 

Today, I feel:

 

Excellent. I am in an amazing condition for this solo.

 

 

If you had three wishes, what would they be?

 

I wish that many people would come to the solo and I would like the people to enjoy the show ×3!!!

 

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Do you consider yourself a funny person?

 

Even if I think I am, I would become a boring man the moment I profess that I am a funny person.

 

 

If you had one magic power, what would it be?

 

An ability to do warp. It is a convenience for me to come and go over Tokyo and LA.

 

 

Something that makes you happy?

 

Mountains and running.

 

 

Something that makes you mad?

 

I hate to think about and see violence.

 

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What was your favorite subject in elementary school?

 

Japanese, Science, PE, and Art.

 

 

If you feel a creative block, what do you do to jumpstart inspiration?

 

Fortunately, I’ve never come across any creative block. I think that is why I jog everyday. Running makes my mind clear and keep balance between my mind and body.

 

 

When someone is taking a photo, do you smile for the camera or turn your head?

 

I really do not like to face cameras, but I really love to take pictures with my camera.

 

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Are you a social network enthusiast?

 

Though I have various accounts on some social network sites, I couldn’t be very much into these. I don’t know why…

 

 

What is a quality you don’t like about yourself?

I sometimes tend to ignore what I am not interested in at all. I think that is my weak point.

 

 

Last good book you read?

 

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall.

 

 

Who has had the most impact on your life?

 

My friends.

 

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Are you spiritual?

 

I am not sure…

 

 

One word to describe your artwork?

 

Positive. The theme of my art is positive energy.

 

 

What’s missing in your life?

 

I am satisfied all things I have in my hand.

 

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Are you a pet person?

 

No.

 

 

Is your artwork understood?

 

I am not sure, but I hope my art to spread more and more all over the world.

 

 

The most trouble you’ve ever gotten into:

 

I don’t remember, because troubles slip my mind soon when they are over.

 

 

Where do you imagine yourself in five years?

 

I would live where I want to live.

 

 

 

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Negative Never Again

Thinkspace Main Gallery

 

Exhibit on view: July 9th – July 30th (along with Dan-ah Kim’s Waking In The Dark)

 

Opening Reception: Fri, July 9th 7-10pm, with both artists in attendance.

More info at www.thinkspacegallery.com

 

More on Yosuke Ueno at www.spaceegg77.com

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