An exhibition of 29 new works by Nendo will open on Monday 20 September (Reception 6 – 9pm) at Phillips de Pury & Company at Saatchi Gallery in London.

Outlines were the theme of this collection. Slight black lines like the traces of sketches drawn in the air made transparent surfaces and volumes appear, which we assigned practical functions. The outlines remained after simplifying paintings of plants and animals. They are condensed expressions of meaning, similar to Japanese calligraphy. The designs gently break the relationship of before and behind, and traverse at times the space between two and three dimensions. Multi-faceted and constantly morphing, they move alternately between the becoming and collapse of form.


A fully illustrated book with an essay by Dr Sarah Teasley is available


Nendo. Thin black lines
Phillips de Pury & Company at Saatchi Gallery
Duke of York's HQ, King's Road London SW3 4SQ
(near Sloane Square)
September 20th - October 31st
7days a week / 10:00-18:00