GR gallery is pleased to present ‘Arcadia’, a duo exhibition featuring artists Glendon Cordell, making his New York debut, and Takuya Yoshida, returning for his second project with the gallery. The show will present a total of 16 paintings on canvas that reflect -with their bright tones and uncluttered compositions- on the intertwined relationship between the artist role in their actual zone and the idealization of such place in their work. ‘Arcadia’ aim to highlight the memory of our surroundings and their lasting impact on our lives through a journey characterized by rustic innocence and simple, quite pleasure.
‘Arcadia’ invites the audience into an idyllic realm, carried by the gentle breeze of spring. The landscapes of Cordell and Yoshida evoke both nostalgia and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Drawing inspiration from the surroundings of their studios—nestled far from the bustle of city life, in Tasmania and Hokkaido, respectively—the artists create utopian landscapes infused with the rhythms of daily existence, expressed through their vibrant brushstrokes.
Cordell’s work captures evocative scenes of rural landscapes, depicting tranquil meadows and rustic settings with a visual language influenced by Australian Indigenous painting traditions and stylized with abstract hints. Yoshida offers a contemporary reinterpretation of pastoral themes. His primitive forms and innovative techniques challenge conventional perceptions of the countryside, introducing a distinctly modern sensibility.
ARCADIA
Glendon Cordell | Takuya Yoshida
April 25th - June 1st
On the cover: Glendon Cordell: "The Quite Observer" (Detaill) , 2025, Oil on Canvas, 91 x 91 cm.
Source: GR gallery
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