Nicolas Sorbac (NISO director）, Daniel Brusatin, Maoka Ueda, Arashi Tanaka, and Sawako Nasu.

biscuit gallery, a contemporary art commercial gallery located on Shoto Culture Street in Shibuya, Tokyo, is pleased to present the collaborative exhibition “bridge” in partnership with London-based gallery NISO. The exhibition will run from Thursday,  January 30 to Sunday, February 16, 2025.

This project is a collaborative group exhibition with NISO. From biscuit gallery, Japanese artists based in Tokyo and London will be introduced, while NISO will present international artists active in London and across Europe.

Maoka Ueda
Maoka Ueda was born in 1996 in Hyogo. She studied Art & Design in London for five years in the Foundation course at Central Saint Martins and in the BA(Hons) Graphic Design Communication at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London, England.

“Wonky Mandala”, 2024, Oil on Canvas, 1167×1167mm

Lea Embeli
1994 Born in Pančevo, Serbia.
2018 MFA, Department of Applied Painting, Faculty of Applied Arts, University of Belgrade
2021 Graduate School of Oil Painting, Tokyo University of the Arts
2023 Enrolled in a second Master’s program

“A Valpinçon Bather” 2024, linen on panel, acrylic paint, oil paint, digital print, 1160×320mm

Kenji Sakai
Born in 1996. Sakai works across various media, including oil painting, printmaking, and sculpture. His practice explores the existence and transformation of individuals and groups, delving into deeper self-awareness. Through the use of geometric expressions, he gives form to concepts such as society and emotions, reinterpreting them in unique ways. Currently, he is based in London.

“White Cliff : Distortion Ⅲ” 2024, Oil paint on canvas, 652×530mm

Hidetaka Suzuki
1986   Born in Hokkaido
2014   MFA in Oil Painting, Musashino Art University
In recent years, he has expanded his activities internationally, including in the United States and the United Kingdom.

“Circle-2” 2024, Oil on canvas, 1455×1120×30mm

Arashi Tanaka
2000 Born in Fukuoka
2022 BFA, Tama Art University
2024 MFA, the Fine Art program at the University of the Arts London

“2025/1/16,11:07”, 2025, Crystal on canvas, 310×240mm

Sawako Nasu
1996    Born in Tokyo, Japan
2021    BFA in Oil Painting, Tokyo University of the Arts 
2023    MFA in Oil Painting, Tokyo University of the Arts 
Nasu held her first international solo exhibition at NISO (London) in September 2024.

“Summer Clouds” 2024, Oil on canvas, 312×650mm

C. Lucy R. Whitehead
Born in 1991 in Liverpool, UK, and currently based in London.
Earned a BA in Drawing from Camberwell College of Arts and an MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art, where he was awarded the Basil H. Alkazzi Scholarship.

“Untitled” 2024, Oil on Canvas, 250×200mm

Uchercie
Earned an MFA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths, University of London.
Published the photo book Unconsciously and has exhibited at galleries worldwide, including the Rencontres d’Arles, Art Basel, Somerset House, and the Saatchi Gallery. Their work explores the intersections of cognitive architecture, collective subjectivity, cybernetic feedback, and spirituality.

“#05” Oil on Canvas, 410×310mm

biscuit gallery
biscuit bldg. 1F – 3F, 1-28-8 Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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