Yoshihiro Kitai Same Sky 3, 2024 Gansai paint, gold leaf and silver leaf on paper mounted on canvas canvas 20 x 20 inches framed 20 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches (KIT109) Photo by Mario Gallucci
どこにいても同じ空は見える
“I am looking at the same sky no matter where I am”
The exhibit I am looking at the same sky no matter where I am, explores the artist's internal struggle between their Japanese roots and their current life in the United States. This phrase represents their acceptance of changing identity, emphasizing that values remain valid regardless of location. The artist's abstract creations investigate human connections and the nuances of group dynamics in American society. Kitai employs a mix of Japanese and Western materials influenced by traditional Japanese ceramics including a surprising embrace of imperfection.
