NEW AUCTION is pleased to present Suzume Uchida’s solo exhibition, "Day to Day is Light", from Friday, March 23rd, to Saturday, April 8th.

Known for her highly realistic self-portraits and ghostly paintings, Uchida will showcase works from her long-standing "Heart" series, along with pieces that focus on the light that gently accompanies our daily lives.

Uchida delves into her own inner world, expressing both an idealized vision of beauty and a raw reality swayed by ego. Many of her works serve as a personal documentation, and through expressing these formative experiences, she hopes to stir emotions in those who view them.

One of the central pieces in this exhibition, titled "Heart", features a white dove—an iconic motif in Uchida’s work. She began painting doves after the passing of one she had cared for. The delicate hands cradling the dove highlight its presence, while the interplay between light and shadows against a darkened background creates a serene, tranquil space. A defining characteristic of Uchida’s art is that, rather than dwelling in negativity, it radiates a vibrant energy drawn from her lived experiences.

Perhaps the most essential things in life are the ones we cannot see. Uchida captures the fleeting light that emerges when we close our eyes, preserving it on canvas.