Start of Autumn Residency 2024 – Presentation

2024 September 3

We are happy to welcome the new participants of the autumn residency programme to Arita.
On Thursday 13 September, the freshly arrived CRA participants for the autumn period will have a self-introduction presentation at the Saga Potter’s Association.

Bas Kosters is an artist and designer, Bas Kosters is driven by commitment and compassion. He creates worlds inhabited by radiant, alarming and endearing figures that reflect his social engagement. No matter the discipline, Bas works vigorously and with enthusiasm, but he is especially fond of textile and graphic art, which he uses to express and celebrate personal and societal themes. He approaches difficult emotions in a light-footed way, with subtle and sometimes wry humor and his trademark texts. Bas’ fascination for cartoon characters, visualizations and erotica leads to a reality full of friction, full of different views that compete for your attention. Welcome to the world of Bas Kosters.

Morgan Betz, a graduate of De Ateliers and Rietveld Academy, focuses on the interplay between reality and imagination in his work. His art often explores the tension between physical and mental spaces, using a variety of forms and materials to challenge perceptions. Betz’s approach is non-linear, allowing him to expand the boundaries of traditional iconography and open up new possibilities for artistic expression. His recent projects, including a large-scale sculpture installation in Amsterdam, reflect his interest in the dynamic relationship between structure and spontaneity.

Date: Friday, September 13, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Place: Saga Potter’s Association – Mononosu Gallery
1217, Sotoo Hei, Arita-cho, Matsusura-gun, Saga 844-0026, Japan
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/amhARW1iQHWHYRTn6
Participation free of charge (no reservation required, open to all)