Sadamasa Motonaga - i

Sadamasa Motonaga - i (1979) Ed. 150 Signed50 x 65cm (20 x 25 inches)Walnut Frame and UV Plexiglass The Fridge is pleased to present In the Orange, an exhibition of prints by Sadamasa Motonaga, showcasing a curated selection of his early screenprints.      The exhibition will open on January 21st, 2025, and remain on view until February 3rd, 2025, at 11 East 78th St.  Motonaga’s prints are a vibrant exploration of form and color, reflecting the artist’s bold mind. Known for his playful and organic shapes, these works capture the essence of the new sensibility Motonaga developed during his 1966 residency at the Japan Society in New York. The prints featured in this exhibition, published by The Gendai Hanga Center between 1977 and 1984, highlight Motonaga’s mastery of color manipulation, and gradient techniques that create a dynamic interplay between soft abstraction and imaginary landscapes.     The series exemplifies Motonaga’s fascination with naive shapes and his commitment to creat