Whitestone Gallery Taipei is honored to present the solo exhibition "365 Inspiration" by Korean-Japanese artist Ahhi CHOI. Continuing the themes from his previous solo exhibitions at Whitestone Gallery Tokyo and Seoul, he brings new works including the pieces specially created for Taipei. Ahhi Choi captures inspiration from everyday life, transforming it into fluid, powerful lines that form dynamic visual imagery. Presented in the form of a diary, his work is documented through flat paintings and extends into three-dimensional installations, incorporating everyday objects.
AHHI CHOI: 365 Inspiration
Taipei
2025.02.15 - 03.15
Ahhi CHOI, born in 1983 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, is renowned for his distinctive works characterized by smooth, bold curves and dynamic visual imagery. Influenced from a young age by skateboarding and street culture, he blends the spirit of freedom and adventure inherent in skateboarding with street art elements to develop an abstract painting style. After holding his first solo exhibition in Japan in 2012, and receiving widespread attention following his show in New York in 2013, he began exhibiting internationally. In addition to painting, the artist has also extensively engaged in other artistic endeavors, including the design of bags, shoes, skateboards, wine labels, phone cases, album covers, and musical instruments. In 2020, he dedicated his piece "Naka-ima" (present) to the renowned Ashiya Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture and collaborated on a limited edition of votive plaques, which sold out quickly upon release. Additionally, he partnered with the century-old Kyoto-based brand Kanouunkindou to create hanging scrolls and limited-edition "Goshuin" (shrine stamp books), incorporating his art into traditional culture. In 2022, he collaborated with Barneys New York on a T-shirt design and with Jaguar Land Rover on the graphic design for their newly launched car.
In this exhibition “365 Inspiration”, Ahhi CHOI captures the inspiration from his daily life in the form of a visual diary, transforming it into fluid and dynamic lines that create vibrant visual imagery. These inspirations are documented through paintings and extended into three-dimensional installations of everyday objects. For this solo exhibition, the artist has specially created works that reflect Taiwan's urban landscape and culture. His artistic practice is profoundly influenced by his travel experiences. While studying language in Los Angeles, USA, he extensively explored the magnificent natural landscapes of the western United States, visiting Death Valley, the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone National Park, developing a deep respect and connection with nature. Upon returning to Japan and facing the fast-paced, monotonous urban lifestyle, he began creating his own visual diary through paint and canvas, infusing the subconscious impressions of landscapes he encountered each day into his works. His creative process does not rely on sketches but allows his work to evolve spontaneously through unconscious expression. His gestural brushwork produces organic lines characterized by pronounced spontaneity and improvisation. This approach gradually developed into the seven representative "Ahhi Patterns", featuring distinct colors and lines that create a tension-filled visual presentation. Viewers are invited to engage with these works through their personal sensory experiences, attributing individual interpretations to the interplay of color and form.
ABOUT
AHHI CHOI: 365 Inspiration
2025.02.15 - 03.15
2025.02.15 - 03.15
TAIPEI
1F, No.1, Jihu Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, 114, Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: +886 2 8751 1185
Fax: +886 2 8751 1175
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 19:00
Closed: Sunday, Monday, Public Holiday
Tel: +886 2 8751 1185
Fax: +886 2 8751 1175
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 19:00
Closed: Sunday, Monday, Public Holiday