1839 Contemporary Gallery, Taipei is presenting photographs by Tokyo-based artist and photographer Hal. “Flesh Love RETURNS” expands on his first repeat of the project and continues his collection of vacuum-sealed couples in different types. Pairs of people tightly wrapped in a thin layer of plastic and photographed in an extreme, yet minute moment. The returns series is shot in private, close spaces — such as the couples’ homes, workplaces, and favorite meeting places.The gallery is presenting over 40 pieces of prints from photographer Hal’s "Flesh Love ALL" projects in different sizes of print with affordable prices. Meanwhile, his "ALL" photo books with artist signature are also available for purchase at the 1839 Contemporary Gallery.Hal (born 1971) is an established Japanese photographer and based in Tokyo, whose pseudonym originates from the computer in the film "A Space Odyssey." During his university years he starved for encounters with different people from other cultures around the world. He soon left Japan to travel throughout the Middle East and India. It was there he first became aware of his passion for photography. The camera became the key to overcoming shyness and limited local language skills and he could in some way communicate with the people he met. After graduating, he joined an advertising production company in Tokyo and this enabled him to acquire a much wider set of photographic skills. The assignments were varied and unique including celebrities and established fashion icons. It was the crucible of his technical ability and the focus in his work soon became people. The exhibition is on view through April 8, 2018 at 1839 Contemporary Gallery, B1, No. 120 Yanji Street, Da’an District, Taipei City 106, Taiwan.For details, visit: http://english.1839cg.com/ Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.
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