"R." is an art print label founded by Asami Sato, an artist and designer, centered on abstract modern art.
The phrase "still current" written below the "R." in the signature can be loosely translated as:
・Something that remains relevant to contemporary life, even across different eras.
・Designs that are not consumed by trends and maintain their freshness for a long time.
・Something that connects the past and present, still possessing value.
While evoking a sense of 1950s Nordic design and Mid-Century Modernism, the works are light and fluid, transcending specific styles.
DRIFT
A vibrant yellow-green ripple traverses the canvas. The expansive curve conveys a buoyant joy and a forward-moving energy. The clear contrast with the blue-gray background is striking, creating a pleasant movement and rhythm within a simple composition.
PRESS
A large, deep blue circle fills the canvas. The slightly undulating outline and the overlapping shades of blue create depth and rich expression within a simple composition. It is a piece that possesses both tranquility and a captivating power.
REST
Expansive turquoise blue supported by a deep burgundy beneath. Two large color planes overlap vertically, creating stability and a pleasant rhythm on the canvas. It is a work that combines softness and tranquility within its bold use of color.
SLIDE
Two large color forms overlap from left and right. Blue, purple, and yellow-green intertwine, creating a color plane of profound depth that cannot be described by a single color. The overlapping and undulation of colors give the work a different expression with each viewing.
R. / A-RU
R. is an art print label centered on abstract modernism. It presents quiet compositions born from color, form, negative space, and overlap in a format that easily integrates into everyday spaces. It proposes an expression that lies between the presence of a painting and the lightness that naturally blends into an interior.
