"At the intersection of streetwear and fine art, BAPE GALLERY Shanghai is hosting an evocative solo exhibition by Okinawa-based artist Tomotatsu Gima, a creative mind redefining the dialogue between sustainability, culture, and design. Known for his intricate upcycled cardboard collages, Gima's latest showcase reflects a visionary synthesis of material consciousness and aesthetic innovation. Running until November 2, the exhibition is both a celebration of craftsmanship and a call to reexamine how consumption and creation coexist in the modern world."
"The installation continues BAPE's ongoing exploration of art as an extension of its brand identity, blending the visual language of streetwear with the conceptual rigor of contemporary art. Through Gima's meticulous layering of recycled materials, the exhibition delivers more than surface beauty - it invites reflection on global consumer culture, the cycles of reuse, and the creative power of transformation."
"At the heart of Gima's practice lies his distinctive "upcycled creation" method, an approach that challenges waste culture by turning discarded cardboard into expressive works of art. Rather than concealing the material's imperfections, Gima highlights every crease and fold as part of the narrative. In this way, his art transforms ordinary packaging - a symbol of consumption and distribution - into something deeply personal and enduring."
BAPE GALLERY Shanghai presents a solo exhibition by Okinawa-based artist Tomotatsu Gima running until November 2. Gima uses upcycled cardboard collages to merge sustainability, culture, and design. The exhibition emphasizes material consciousness by preserving creases and folds, transforming discarded packaging into lasting art. Collaboration with BAPE combines streetwear visual language and contemporary art rigor. Featured works include a cardboard BAPE STA sneaker sculpture and a duct-tape camo APE HEAD created live in the gallery. The installation prompts reflection on global consumer culture, reuse cycles, and the creative potential of transformation.
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