Life KANA TSUMURA
DCG London is proud to present, for the first time at its London location, a solo exhibition by Kana Tsumura, a young Japanese artist of exceptional talent. Born in 1998 in Hiroshima, Tsumura is rapidly making her mark in the contemporary art world.
Kana Tsumura graduated from the prestigious Musashino Art University, specializing in Oil Painting. Tsumura has received numerous awards, drawing the attention of many collectors and art critics for her unique interpretation of Still Life.
Kana’s Images, which like their Latin root 'Imago' are phantoms, dreams, memories, reflections, hallucinations, share unrepeatable moments through a meticulous and evocative description of intimate experiences. Magical and mysterious close-ups of banquets intertwine with hands in motion, reaching to grasp delicious fruits, while fallen flowers are scattered on the table like precious fragments of life, forever encapsulated in a quantic time.
Lights On Te Dining Table I
Chalk and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork size: 53 x 53 cm, 20.9 x 20.9 in
Framed size: 62 x 62 cm, 24.4 x 24.4 in
£ 2,500/ $ 3,300 (Framed)
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Dining Table I by Kana Tsumura
In her works, Kana Tsumura maintains an enchanting balance between feminine interior scenes and the "tradition" of Still Life, carving out her own space that is unparalleled. Te narrative is intentional, a dynamic snapshot that, set against a bright blue background, reveals traces of us amidst the warm light and shadows of candles. In a synesthetic wonder, we taste the wine, smell the food, and hear the sound of our footsteps as we cross the threshold of a world transitioning from silence to a sweet whisper, while our gaze remains fascinated and overwhelmed by the prodigy of this young artist's imagination.
Lights On Te Dining Table II
Chalk and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork size: 53 x 53 cm, 20.9 x 20.9 in
Framed size: 62 x 62 cm, 24.4 x 24.4 in
£ 2,500/ $ 3,300 (Framed)
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Images and Video of Lights
On Te Dining
Table II by Kana Tsumura
Te exhibition, titled "Life In Still Life" features a new series of thirteen works that through hypnotic lens, invite viewers to navigate the depths of emotions and the complexities of a modern story of femininity .
A moment at the dining table
Chalk ground and oil painting on wooden panel
Artworks Size: 91 x 60.6 cm, 35.82 x 23.85 in Framed Size:
£ 9,000/ $ 11,200 (Framed)
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Images and Video of A Moment At T e Dining
Table by Kana Tsumura
Blue Dining Table I
Chalk ground and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork size: 72.7 x 50 cm, 28.7 x 19.7 in
Framed size: 86 x 63 cm, 33.4 x 24.8 in
£ 3,650/ $ 4,850 (Framed)
Her distinctive palette masterfully blends sweet notes with nocturnal atmospheres, creating a sensory experience where evocative scents, flavors, silences, and whispers seem almost tangible.
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Images and Video of Blue Dining Table I by Kana Tsumura
Blue Dining Table II
Chalk ground and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork size: 72.7 x 50 cm, 28.7 x 19.7 in
Framed size: 86 x 63 cm, 33.4 x 24.8 in
£ 3,650/ $ 4,850 (Framed)
By immersing the viewer’s gaze in a deep sensory experience through a strong contrast between the sof textures of flowers, the coldness of meat, and the viscosity of jam, this artist evokes an almost visceral response in the viewer. It is precisely Tsumura's ability to depict these textures with such realism that engages the senses of touch and smell, transforming the visual experience of her works into a multidimensional journey.
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Kana Tsumura
Images and Video of Blue Dining Table II by
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e Dining Table With Candle Light
Chalk ground and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork size: 41.0 x 31.8 cm, 16.1 x 12.5 in
Framed size: 52 x 42 cm, 20.5 x 16.5 in
£ 1,600/ $ 2,150 (Framed)
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Images and Video of Te Dining Table With Candle Light by Kana Tsumura
Te intimate domestic scenes suggest a story beyond the visible, inviting us to imagine what might be happening beyond the space of the canvas. Te nature of memory—fragmented, emotional— emerges from perceptions rather than reality and precise details.
A Series Of Dining Table I
Oil on panel
Artwork size: 41 x 24.2cm, 16.1 x 9.5 in
£ 1,350/ $ 1,780 (Unframed)
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Images and Video of A Series Of Dining
Table I by Kana Tsumura
Tsumura's work is deeply influenced by the traditional themes of Vanitas and Memento Mori. However, reflecting the time and place she lives in, Kana celebrates life in her works, ofen contrasting the symbolism of decay with magical elements incorporated into a mix of meat, fish, and fruit, creating a profound commentary on the cyclical and regenerative nature of existence. It also highlights the reality of contemporary consumerism and the ethical and environmental implications of human habits.
A Series Of Dining Table II
Oil on panel
Artwork size: 41 x 24.2cm, 16.1 x 9.5 in
£ 1,350/ $ 1,780 (Unframed)
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Images and Video of A Series Of Dining Table III by Kana Tsumura
Te Beginning Of Te Room
Chalk ground and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork size: 73 x 60cm, 28.7 x 23.6 in
Framed size: 83.5 x 71 cm, 32.7x 27.9 in
£ 4,000/ $ 5,300 (Framed)
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We witness decay and death every day, but if we seek comfort beyond the ordinary - where the past and present converge into an eternal momentencapsulated in this contemporary allegory of Time, we discover something immensely profound. Te fleeting pleasures, ephemeral scents, and transitory joys of taste and freshness can prove to be more enduring, more real than what we o f en perceive as solid, permanent, and fundamental to our happiness.
Te End Of Te Room
Chalk ground and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork size: 73 x 60cm, 28.7 x 23.6 in
Framed size: 83.5 x 71 cm, 32.7x 27.9 in
£ 4,000/ $ 5,300 (Framed)
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Images and Video of Te End Of Te
Room by Kana Tsumura
On the dining table Ⅰ
Chalk ground and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork Size: 41 x 24.2 cm, 16.14 x 9.52 in
Framed Size: : 50 x 33 cm, 19.7 x 13 in
£ 1,550/ $ 2,050 (Framed)
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Images and Video of On Te
Dining Table I by Kana Tsumura
“Memory and intimacy are woven into the fabric of my work, but not in obvious ways. It’s less about recalling specific moments and more about capturing the ephemeral—the atmosphere, the fleeting emotions, the mystery that hovers just beyond reach. I use memory as an emotional thread, weaving it into every brushstroke, allowing ambiguity and open spaces for the viewer to fill with their own interpretations. Te intimacy in my paintings is subtle and layered, inviting contemplation of what’s not fully revealed—the unseen connections, the quiet tension, the warmth that lingers in private moments, and the unspoken feelings that live between the lines of memory.” - Kana Tsumura
On Te Dining Table II
Chalk ground and oil painting on wooden panel
Artwork Size: 41 x 24.2 cm, 16.14 x 9.52 in
Framed Size: : 50 x 33 cm, 19.7 x 13 in
£ 1,550/ $ 2,050 (Framed)
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Images and Video of On Te
Dining Table II by Kana Tsumura
Kana Tsumura was born in 1998 in Hiroshima, Japan, and graduated from the prestigious Musashino Art University, specializing in Oil Painting. Kana Tsumura's mastery in painting quickly garnered significant public acclaim, earning numerous excellence awards and impressing collectors and art critics with her unique interpretation of "Still Life." Kana Tsumura's works convey "Momentous memories.” through her ability to meticulously and evocatively describe intimate experiences. Close-ups rich in magic and mystery intertwine with hands reaching for delicious fruits, flowers scattered on the table like precious fragments of life.
Portrait of Kana Tsumura in her studio. Courtesy of DCG and the Artist
Kana places her work in a balance between feminine interior scenes and the history of Still Life, carving out a unique and unparalleled space for herself. The narrative becomes intentional, a snapshot of a dynamic scene on a blue background revealing traces of food between the light and shadow of candles. In a synesthetic marvel, we taste the wine, smell the food, and hear our footsteps as we cross the threshold into a world that transitions from silence to a whisper while our gaze remains captivated and overwhelmed by the mystery of this young artist's imagination.