The Pacific Asia Museum (Pasadena) recently announced that artist Gajin Fujita will speak with Pacific Asia Museum curator Bridget Bray about his work and influences on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Gajin Fujita

“Gajin Fujita’s panel paintings are rendered in the spray paint and markers frequently used in graffiti and street art, which would seemingly not allow room for the presence of traditional elements. His range of experiences, from growing up in Boyle Heights with a strong connection to the classical arts of Japan, to creating works both in studio and urban settings, gives him the versatility to move among several worlds simultaneously. It is through his unique approach that references to Japanese woodblock prints or ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) materialize, and convey a singular mix of wry humor, cultural connection and respect for technique. Fujita and Bray will bring these and other influences into focus during their discussion.”

Click here to read more! See works by Ganjin on his artist profile page.