all images © HIRAKU SUZUKI

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HIRAKU SUZUKI‘s practice is based on drawing, but embraces installation, wall painting, video, live performance and experimental music culture. His work hinges on the vast library of signs and hieroglyphs he has developed by focusing on the shapes, forms, rhythms and materials of his immediate environment, revealing his solid interest of creating something unknown out of our daily surroundings.

“Road” itself inspires me at any time. Sometimes I feel there is everything on the road. Walking on the roads is just same as listing musics, watching movies, reading books, and scanning the geographical landscapes by my whole body. Even mushrooms are grown if I happen to see the detail. – HIRAKU SUZUKI for shift.jp.org

A year ago, he has released his first book GENGA which contains exactly 1000 illustrations dedicated to language and the galaxy. Since then his second book entitled “Looking for Mineral” has been published by BEAMS in limited edition. And it seems to be a true gem. Stay tuned!