Name: Slow Series: Painting with Masaya Nakayama
Start: 2025-02-26T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-26T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Ace Hotel New York

Slow Series: Painting with Masaya Nakayama

Learn the art of painting with masking tape as a stencil in this Slow Series workshop led by artist Masaya Nakayama.
About this Event

Event Overview:

Learn the art of painting with masking tape as a stencil in this Slow Series workshop led by artist Masaya Nakayama.

Masaya will demonstrate his signature technique, using masking tape and show you how to work with the iconic NYC plastic bag motif to craft your own unique artwork.

The Class:

Masaya will guide you through the technique before you begin designing your painting.
Open to all levels, from beginners to intermediate artists.
Ticket price includes all materials, tools and one complimentary drink per guest.
Attendees are encouraged to bring or wear clothes that can get dirty with paint.

About -

Masaya Nakayama (b. 1983) is a Japanese contemporary artist based in Brooklyn, New York.

He graduated from Osaka University of Arts in 2005 with a degree in Fine Arts, specializing in painting. After working as an art teacher at a public junior high school in Osaka, he moved to the United States in 2012. Currently, he showcases his works in galleries and art fairs.

In recent years, his works have frequently appeared in collaborations with fashion brands and companies. In 2019, he gained widespread recognition for creating a mural commissioned by Brooklyn Brewery, one of New York’s leading craft breweries. His collaboration with 7th Street Burger in New York has also been well received.

Nakayama is also the co-founder of Coperus, a Japanese artist collective based in New York and Tokyo. Established in 2018 with the mission of "for the children," Coperus actively addresses contemporary societal issues, striving to create a brighter future for the next generation.

■Selected Exhibition

2024