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Beyond the line

Beyond the line

W 86.50cm x H 86.50cm x D 3.00cm

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  • About this Beyond the line

    Detail

    Medium

    Painting (Acrylic painting)

    Edition

    Original Artwork

    Year

    2022

    Sign

    Artists' signature on the back of the canvas

    Frame

    Framed

    Description

    Light and Darkness
    The morning sun rises in the east
    The starry night sky in the west is seen through the morning sun rising in the east
    On my way home from a night shift job
    I remember looking up while pedaling my bicycle on the sidewalk
    The sky as the night was penetrated by the morning.
    Light and darkness are not separate!
    The focus that had been so firmly set
    Suddenly blurred
    I feel as if I've lost my way
    But I feel as if I've lost my way
    But it's an illusion to think that we're focused
    It is an assumption.
    I'm not lost.
    I'm always here
    I don't need a path
    But
    I know me well enough
    But what you see of me
    I can't even imagine

    Beyond the line

  • About this artist

    SOU

    SOU

    Japan

    Concept

    “The landscape in me may be the same as that in you—feelings that words
    cannot convey, expressed through colors and shapes.”

    SOU: Beyond the Constraints ofDesign to Pure Artistic Freedom

    With a background as a spatial designer and a fervent desire to escape the limitations
    imposed by client demands, SOU (Yuji Ito) ventured into the world of visual art with the
    aim of achieving an unrestricted creative journey. Born in 1966, SOU spent two decades
    designing stores and residential spaces, establishing his own firm in 2000. While he
    excelled in bringing clients’ visions to life, by 2020, he felt a growing need for complete
    artistic freedom—a desire to create art beyond the constraints of budgets and client
    tastes. He made a bold decision to leave his successful career behind and fully pursue
    painting in 2021, focusing entirely on art unbound by traditional expectations. His early
    exhibitions spanned continents, showcasing digital works in Italy and Spain in 2022,
    alongside his original piece “Beyond the Line” in Milan. This inaugural showcase was a
    profound pivot from his previous work, as SOU found his authentic expression in
    abstract and intuitive landscapes.

    In his early exhibitions, SOU aimed to connect with universal themes and invoke shared
    human experiences, drawing on a visual language cultivated over years in design. For
    SOU, spatial design was more than a job—it was a precursor that helped hone his artistic
    instincts and tactile understanding of space, texture, and form. This background
    provided him with an unparalleled technical mastery, which he now channels into his
    work as an artist, infusing each piece with a sense of structure even as he explores new
    realms of abstract expression. His rapid ascent into the global art scene reflects his
    commitment to this newfound path, with exhibitions across Japan, Dubai, Rome,
    Venice, and Barcelona marking his swift evolution into an internationally recognized
    artist.

    SOU: Visualizing Inner LandscapesThrough Intuition

    SOU’s artistic approach centers on capturing and visualizing the “landscape within.”
    Rather than meticulously planning his compositions, he embraces spontaneity, allowing
    colors and forms to emerge organically on the canvas. For SOU, art is not an intellectual
    exercise but an act of pure intuition, a dance between mind and body that frees him
    from preconceived ideas. The creative process begins as an intentional act, yet quickly
    shifts to something almost automatic, where he becomes a channel for unspoken
    emotions and imagery. This flow, as SOU describes it, is a release of accumulated
    impressions, memories, and sensations that have become imprinted on his psyche. He
    captures feelings that words fail to convey, using colors and shapes as his primary
    language to communicate universally resonant themes.

    The landscapes SOU creates are meant to tap into something deeply familiar, even
    archetypal, in the viewer. He describes the moment of recognition his audiences often
    experience, as though they’ve encountered a long-forgotten scene or memory upon
    viewing his work. SOU believes that these landscapes reside within each person; his
    paintings merely provide a mirror that reveals them. To him, the imagery and colors are
    personal yet universal, hinting at a shared human experience. The freedom he finds in
    this process echoes his journey from structured design to uninhibited creation, where
    he no longer serves as a vessel for others’ visions but instead brings forth a collective
    consciousness embedded in his own internal landscape.

    The Art of Layers: Materials and Techniques as an Expression of Life

    Working from his Tokyo studio, SOU’s process of layering materials mirrors the layered
    complexities of human experience. His workspace reflects his technical rigor from
    design days, equipped with expansive tables and carefully selected materials. He
    applies various textures and pigments in layers, using acrylics, plaster, imported
    pigments, and resins to build dimensional and abstract surfaces. This approach allows
    SOU to create works that transcend traditional flatness, making each canvas a tactile
    experience. The overlapping colors, textures, and forms in his paintings are not preplanned;
    instead, they emerge as he relinquishes control to intuition, guiding his
    movements and decisions. This methodology differs drastically from his prior role as a
    spatial designer, where calculated precision was paramount. Now, his layers and
    textures flow freely, much like memories and emotions intertwine and reemerge over
    time.
    In crafting his abstracts, SOU draws not from specific motifs or representational forms
    but from impressions and life memories, giving his art a deeply personal resonance. His
    ability to convey emotional landscapes without definitive shapes speaks to his belief in
    abstract art’s power to communicate universally. Each work serves as a bridge between
    the tactile and emotional, grounded in the hands-on methods he refined during his
    years in design. When faced with creative blocks, SOU seeks inspiration in nature and
    trusted companionship, finding renewal in simple pleasures that clear his mind and pave
    the way for fresh insights. His creative philosophy embodies a balance of letting go and
    engaging with life—a combination of rigorous technique and unrestrained spontaneity.

    SOU: Influences and Dreams Beyond Boundaries

    Through his evolving portfolio, SOU hopes to continue
    creating pieces that evoke a sense of familiarity and wonder, bridging divides through
    art that speaks to the universal, unspoken parts of the human experience. His work
    stands as a testament to the power of personal transformation and the beauty found
    when an artist allows life itself to become the ultimate muse.

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    • We offer a return policy within 14 days of receipt. (Except for the optional frame orders)

    About Shipping Fee and Return

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