Exhibit Asks Viewers to Ponder How Identity is Constructed and Negotiated
Friday, December 13, 2024
Muskegon Community College invites you to the Overbrook Gallery January 21st-February 28th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday as MCC will unveil its latest art exhibit. Admission is free and open to the public.
The exhibit, titled “Solitary Masquerade,” features the artwork of Tatsuki Hakoyama, a Japanese artist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fans and admirers of Hakoyama work will have the chance to meet him during a free public reception and artist’s lecture on January 30, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the Overbrook Theater Lobby.
According to the artist, Hakoyama’s paintings “explore the tension between the individual and society, and the nuanced dynamics of power, belonging, and identity. These compositions investigate how identity is constructed and negotiated, spark intrigue, and encourage the viewer to reflect on the surreal intricacies embedded within the mundane.”
“Muskegon Community College is proud to showcase the remarkable artistic talents of Tatsuki Hakoyama,” said MCC Arts and Humanities Faculty Erin Hoffman. “His immense talents not only captivate the imagination, but his work also aligns perfectly with MCC’s commitment to celebrating diverse perspectives and artistic excellence.”
About The Artist:
Tatsuki Hakoyama is a Japanese artist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Having experienced lifestyles in Japan, Samoa, and the United States, his work often reflects on how culture, community, and environment impact our identity and values. His allegorical figurative paintings are often carefully planned to invoke a sense of mystery, reflecting on the surreal intricacies embedded within the mundane. In addition to his professional studio practice, he teaches at Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Community College.
For further information, please contact Erin Hoffman at 231-777-0324 or email her at hoffmane@muskegoncc.edu.
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