TOKYO INSPIRATION
Nirvana New York Art Series
The Nirvana Art Series, a new program bringing the creations of both up-and-coming and seasoned artists to Nirvana New York, launches on Saturday, November 6th and ran until March 2011. The art series reconnects Nirvana with the original Nirvana restaurant in New York City, which enjoyed the patronage of many established artists throughout its history.
The series is pleased to be launching with Tokyo Inspiration, an exhibit featuring the work of Tokyo based photographer Christopher Jue. While Christopher’s personal message behind the piece is to convey his appreciation to those who have positively impacted his life since moving to Tokyo, it is simple for anyone observing the work to also feel inspired and energized. His upbeat style, utilizing vibrant colors, is somewhat a reflection of his Southern California roots. And from a contents perspective, the piece is an uplifting celebration of modern day Tokyo’s multiculturalism, inviting each of us to imagine how our own portraits would fit among the many faces that make up the work.
Venue location:
Nirvana New York
Roppongi Midtown Garden Side D-0120 9-7-4 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6205
Tel: 03-5647-8305
Tokyo Inspiration
It’s been five years living in Tokyo and throughout my time here, I’ve met many great individuals that led me to become the person I am today. If it wasn’t for those people, I would not be in the kind of profession that I’m in today nor would I imagined still be in Japan. To show my appreciation to those individuals, I photographed those who inspired, motivated and moved me with a wave of positive energy. A curated collection of photographers, filmmakers, writers, editors, producers, models, entrepreneurs, stylists and more, all of whom supported my work and helped transform my ideas into reality. Each of these individuals has grown to become a true inspiration to me.