Juxtapoz Journal – NKSIN’s “Revival” Involves Los Angeles

Because the world turns its consideration to Basel, Switzerland, we’re nonetheless taking a look at what else is happening on this planet’s of artwork and cease in LA for Japanese-Filipino artist NKSIN’s new solo present, REVIVAL, at albertz benda‘s outpost there. We’ve liked the monchromatic, airbrushed works for the previous few years, one of many gems that got here onto the scene within the pandemic along with his Herculean cartoon-like figures. 

Striving to create a extra peaceable setting, the artist paints a silent world. The artist says, “We do not need to see or hear such damaging data anymore. We would like silence.”

“In a world the place we’re consistently uncovered to super-charged imagery, NKSIN’s work present a second of pause. By means of an understated, flat airbrushed fashion NKSIN’s work represents advanced narration and social commentary by way of distinctive characters,” notes Thorsten Albertz, Founding Accomplice of albertz benda.