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Resol Gallery Ueno
At "Resol Gallery Ueno" located in the living lobby, up-and-coming artists will be exhibiting a variety of artworks that embody their passion and skills.
The artistic experience that is unique to Ueno, a city of academia, will provide travelers with a spice that is different from a simple hotel stay.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, the gallery also has a special exhibition section that is held every other month, providing an opportunity for new discoveries and growth every time you visit.
Permanent Exhibition
Here we introduce the art on permanent display.
The Sun and the Moon (2020, Keita Shimizu, acrylic paint on wooden panel, set of 2)
On the large pedestrian bridge in front of Ueno Station, there are two large objects themed on the sun and the moon. Each is installed in a different place on the bridge, and the "moon" object in particular is not well known, but both are works by the late Shoji Yokokawa, an environmental designer and one of my university teachers. Through the appearance of a sculpture that expresses the difference between yin and yang in an abstract form, it encourages travelers visiting the Ueno area to make small discoveries. With respect to Professor Yokokawa...
Panda (2020 Masaru Ishikawa and Keita Shimizu, acrylic paint on resin figure)
Based on the Japanese block-type figure BE@BRICK, the symbol of Ueno, the panda has been dyed in cherry blossom pink.
Baby pandas who have their fur licked by their mother turn pink, so the cherry blossom pink panda is a sign of love. The object, which has been painted over and over again with time and love, will grow up together with Risol Ueno, loved by many customers.
EDO, rotated 90° (2020 Keita Shimizu, printed on canvas)
If you invert the colors of an old map from the end of the Edo period and rotate it 90 degrees, it looks like a satellite photo of Tokyo at night. Where is Resol Ueno?
Ueno (2020 Keita Shimizu, acrylic paint on wooden panel)
There was a painting in a foreign land, depicting a historic town crowded with many buildings with simple black lines. Ueno is also lined with many unique buildings, but what would happen if I depicted the coexistence of these buildings in a simple way, not in a descriptive way, but with a boyish feeling? I took up my brush with a very simple thought, without thinking too deeply.
Profile
Keita Shimizu
Designer, design consultant
Born in Tokyo in 1974.
After graduating from the Master's program at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, he began working as a designer based in Milan.
His inclusive designs, born from the global values he developed during his childhood in the United States and his life as a designer in Italy, have been highly praised both in Japan and overseas. Recently, he has not only been involved in product design, but also in hotel concept development and corporate design.
Special Exhibition
Here are the featured works for this month's special exhibition.
Exhibition period: August 1st to August 31st, 2026
"The Vivid Leap"
Two kuruma prawns radiate a vibrant glow of life amidst the splashing water. The crimson gradient against the jet-black background is brought to life by the meticulous hands of a craftsman, capturing the most powerful and beautiful moment of a complete work of art.
"The Silver Ripple"
The splendid gizzard shad, the star of Edomae sushi, emerges from the surface of the water. Its beautiful silvery skin, deepened by meticulous preparation, and the swirling waves of water create a beautiful contrast between stillness and movement.
"Moments of Bliss"
The luxury of watching the most delicious "perfect moment" of sushi being made right before your eyes from a prime seat. As the ingredients change shape in the hands and are transformed into a perfect piece, this work captures the beautiful appearance and the essence of deliciousness of sushi, conveying the freshness of the ingredients and the warmth of the chef's hands.
Profile
Born in 1981. A professional photographer who handles a wide range of client work, including advertising and commercial photography.
He excels at graphically capturing the fleeting dynamism of his subjects and the subtle nuances of light and water. In recent years, he has also been actively creating works that reinterpret traditional Japanese culture and the aesthetics of food as contemporary art pieces.
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This time, I chose Edomae sushi, which can be said to be a symbol of Japanese food culture, as my subject. Each piece of sushi is imbued with soul by the hands of a craftsman, and it is a complete work of art in itself.
I've perfected my expression of "light and water," cultivated through advertising and commercial photography, and graphically captured the fleeting dynamism born from tradition.
In Ueno, a city where history and culture intersect, we hope that travelers and visitors will stop for a moment and experience a new facet of Japanese aesthetics.
