Emi Ozawa

Follow the Line
January 12 – March 2

Modern art gallery interior with abstract paintings by Emi Ozawa displayed on white walls, illuminated by soft lighting. A glass table with a bowl of green apples serves as the centerpiece.
A modern art gallery with brightly lit white walls, displaying various colorful abstract artworks and sculptures by Emi Ozawa. Neat arrangement offering an inviting space for viewers to explore.
Two modern wall sculptures by Emi Ozawa, one in blue and white and the other in red, displayed in a minimalist art gallery with wooden floors, a reflective side table, and a bowl of green apples.
Three geometric light installations by Emi Ozawa on a gallery wall, each featuring a distinct pattern and color scheme: blue vertical loops, orange zigzag, and blue chevrons.
Modern art installation in a gallery featuring two abstract wall sculptures: one with vertical blue bars and another composed of interlocking red and white frames on a white wall inspired by Emi Ozawa.
People viewing Emi Ozawa's modern art displays in a gallery, with white walls lined with colorful abstract artworks and visitors scattered along the corridor engaging in discussion.
People viewing artwork at a gallery opening, with white walls adorned by vibrant Emi Ozawa pieces, attendees engaging and discussing in small groups.
A group of elderly adults engaging in a discussion while exploring an art exhibition featuring Emi Ozawa's artwork in a modern gallery, containing various pieces displayed on white walls.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Follow the Line, new wall sculptures and works on paper by Emi Ozawa. She created this body of work at the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program from 2016 to 2017. Several of her pieces are based on Amidakuji, a Japanese game of chance learned by every school-aged child. If you follow the line, you find the winner.

While working in her large studio in Roswell, Ozawa chose to increase the scale of her work. Her painted wood wall sculptures explore color, line,volume, geometry, and shadow. Her playful yet purposeful compositions change when the viewer moves around the work. Carefully crafted and finished, the sculptures are made of either mahogany or poplar, painted with acrylic.

This exhibition also includes works on paper. Central to Ozawa’s studio practice is an elaborate model-making process. She chose to refine these models and present them as limited editions. They show how she can generate form and structure with paper.

Images for this exhibition can be found on our website www.levygallery.com. High-resolution images are available on request. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @levygallery #emiozawa #followtheline

Dates: January 12–March 2, 2018
Reception: January 27, 6–8 pm
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

 

Artwork and Information
Emi Ozawa
Albuquerque Journal Review