Under the Sign Of Disaster, Pain and Pleasure In the Paintings of TKL Kizimecca

6 Apologies Of Onanism

TKL Kizimecca was born in 1967 in Tokyo, Japan. From a young age, he exhibited a natural inclination towards the arts, embarking on his artistic journey in 1983, when he began exploring oil painting. Three years later, in 1986, Kizimecca started the series of paintings titled "6 Apologies of Onanism."

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In 1988, the "6 Apologies of Onanism" series was transformed into an art book with a limited edition of around 50 copies. This book was not just a simple collection of images but a work of art in itself, composed of original prints of Kizimecca's paintings and photographs, bound in hardcover and accompanied by a custom box. A significant portion of these copies was exported to Europe, and one was integrated into the permanent collection of the Art Library at the University of New Mexico in the United States.

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Other Forms Of Artistic Expression

In the 1990s, Kizimecca expanded his reach to other forms of artistic expression, participating in various media compilations. In 1991, he contributed to the CD compilation "RRReport: Japanese Subculture: Noise & Junk Omnibus," released by RRRecords in Massachusetts, USA, and also participated in creating the cover for the cassette tape "Forward into the Abyss," released by Man's Hate Production in the United Kingdom. In 1992, Kizimecca continued his collaboration with RRRecords, participating in the video compilation "ART ?hRRR-TV11: TESTAMENT."

In 2001, Kizimecca launched his official website, creating a digital space to showcase his work and connect with a global audience. Three years later, in 2004, his work was recognized in the art column of the newspaper "The Sun Today," in an edition published on January 13.

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Exhibitions

TKL Kizimecca's work has also been featured in several exhibitions around the world. In 2003, he participated in three group exhibitions: from June 24 to July 26, his works were displayed at Gallery International in Baltimore, USA, alongside artists such as Jordi Fulla, Zsolt Gyarmati, Marietta Hoferer, Tirzo Martha, and Francoise Issaly; from September 23 to October 6, he was part of the exhibition "We Are All Messengers," organized by Antipoda Wear & Artcomm at The Foundry Gallery in Melbourne, Australia; and from December 2, 2003, to January 28, 2004, he participated in the exhibition "Contemporary Art From Around the World," again at Gallery International in Baltimore, USA.

In 2004, Kizimecca held a solo exhibition titled "Timid Delusion," organized by Vanilla Gallery in Tokyo, Japan, from January 26 to February 7. This exhibition highlighted his unique ability to explore complex and challenging themes, solidifying his place in the contemporary art scene.

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