Near Brussels, a Jiro Taniguchi retrospective on line and gesture
Near Brussels, an exhibition looks back at Jiro Taniguchi through some 150 works, including just over half originals. It highlights the precision of the manga artist and the way his drawings engage the eye.
The retrospective, shown near Brussels, brings together a substantial body of pages and related material, allowing visitors to follow the delicacy of Jiro Taniguchi’s work. The decision to include many originals gives direct access to the surface of the drawing, its pacing and its subtle shifts.
What stands out first is the importance of gesture. The exhibition summary stresses how line, movement of the hand and the choice of subjects awaken the senses, which will speak to artists interested in how an image is built and to drawing lovers curious about the craft behind it.
It also invites viewers to see comics as an art of detail and restraint. In these works, everything depends on the firmness of a line, the breathing room of a page, and the way the eye is guided without being forced.
Source : Le Monde – Arts