Meguru Yamaguchi THE UNDERGROUND SPIRITUAL BLUE (Plus81 Publishers)

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"The Underground Spiritual Blue" is the first officially published book by Meguru Yamaguchi, a New York-based contemporary artist renowned for his unique and hard-to-find works. This art and lifestyle book serves as both an autobiography and a collection of Yamaguchi's artworks. It delves into his youthful frustrations, his pursuit of the American dream, and his experiences as an artist in New York. The book captures the essence of street art lifestyle, offering a candid look at daily life in New York City through self-portraits taken with a smartphone, and a detailed account of the inspirations behind his distinctive artworks. Spanning 260 pages, it includes chapters on Yamaguchi's personal values, a chronology of his life from 2008 to 2022, his solo work in his Bronx Studio, and his post-breakthrough life in Brooklyn Studio. It also showcases a wide range of art projects in fields such as murals, exhibitions, and fashion, presenting a new form of lifestyle and street art.

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The book is structured into four main chapters: the first chapter covers Yamaguchi's early life, family, and friends, highlighting his core values. The second chapter offers a chronology of his life from 2008 to 2022, featuring studio scenes and daily snapshots from his Bronx Studio days. The third chapter focuses on his Brooklyn Studio period, and the fourth chapter introduces a collection of art projects across various fields. This 260-page book is a comprehensive record of Meguru Yamaguchi's daily activities, inspirations, and artworks.

About Meguru Yamaguchi

Meguru Yamaguchi was born in 1984 in Shibuya, Tokyo. He moved to the United States in 2007 and has since been based in Brooklyn, New York. Yamaguchi is a contemporary artist known for focusing on "brushstrokes" in his early works and employing a "cut and paste" technique that has garnered international acclaim for its vibrant colors. His paintings, composed of multicolored, independent brushstrokes that never intersect, depict the diversified people and landscapes of modern society.