Spotlight: Alexander Kroll and Jason Hirata at James Harris Gallery

Kroll’s small paintings are layers of bright colors overlaid with angular patterns. While they look deceptively simple, they are actually highly constructed compositions that take up to two years to create.

Let’s hope Jason Hirata never loses his sense of curiosity. I get the impression that his brain is always encouraging him to ask, “What if … ?” And his answers are fascinating. Hirata’s materials include light, sweat, fog machines and more traditional means like paint and photography. Like an unexpected melody, his art will catch you off guard and leave you thinking about it days later. Hirata has been steadily building buzz since graduating from the UW last year. He has shown on the deck at Greg Kucera Gallery, PUNCH Gallery and the Dirty Shed. 

James Harris Gallery
312 2nd Ave. S.
206.903.6220

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