The 3rd “1_WALL” Graphics Exhibition is part of an open competition for the right to mount a solo show at Guardian Garden. The exhibition will feature works by the six finalists after two rounds of judging: the first round focused on all entrants’ portfolios, and the second round evaluated the portfolio presentations of the entrants selected in the initial round. The final round of judging will take place on September 2 (Thu), i.e. while the exhibition is in progress. During this round, which is open to the public, the six finalists will give presentations of their works, based on which the judges will select the Grand Prize winner. The winner’s prize is the privilege of mounting a solo show at the gallery one year later plus the right to prepare an exhibition pamphlet.
The “1_WALL” series was started in 2009 to supersede the earlier “Hitotsubo” exhibitions. Through three rounds of judging, the entrants in this open competition are evaluated for their creative talent and potential. The competition explores the participants’ level of commitment as artists.
The 3rd “1_WALL” Graphics Exhibition will feature works by six creative artists of great variety: some create works of wit and humor, others make abstractions or simplifications of people or things, while others express their individual worlds. We hope many visitors will come to see who among them will be the lucky Grand Prize winner, an artist to be watched in the graphic world of tomorrow.

The 6 Finalists
*At the open round of final judging on Sepember 2, Midori Sakakibara was selected as the Grand Prix winner.