biscuit gallery (Shinjuku, Tokyo) is pleased to present “Standing on the Line of Reflected Light,” a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Machi Sugita.
The exhibition will be on view from Saturday, November 29 to Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Opening party: November 29, Sat 16:00-19:00
*The artist will be in attendance.
This will be Machi Sugita’s first solo exhibition at biscuit gallery. The show will primarily feature paintings, along with a selection of ceramic sculptures and drawings, creating a multifaceted presentation of her practice.
“Standing on the Line of Reflected Light”
The shimmering of heat haze flickers within memory.
A constant, vivid afterimage lingers behind my eyelids, ceaselessly wavering.
That light, imbued with a certain warmth—could it be the glimmer of horsehair? Or the reflection of white?
Perhaps it is something latent—or perhaps, it is the reflected light that comes from you, arising in the dialogue between people.
As I recall each of these rays—these fragments of reflection—I gaze quietly out the window.
Just as deeper light intensifies shadows, my practice begins with perceiving the reverse side of every scene and thing—the land where history and blood have accumulated, and the truth that can only be seen through my own eyes.
Because everyone carries a kind of paleness within them, I have come to accept and affirm the boundary line.
“When facing someone in daily life, I inevitably think about the boundary line that lies between us. The very act of setting up a sign creates and reinforces that boundary.
There is the undeniable reality that boundaries are eternal—and with them, the order and comfort they preserve.
These elements, along with the landscape, reflect and refract one another, shaping the world we inhabit. It may be impossible to cross the boundary itself, yet by standing before it, continuing dialogue, and deepening mutual understanding—that, I believe, is what is asked of us.”
And as time flows on, one’s body is carried back into the everyday—back before the canvas.
The humidity, the land, the fleeting conversations—a glance downward brings a quiet sense of reassurance.
Indeed, I am here.
And the paintings inherit these memories of mine, preserving them alongside the light.
Machi Sugita
Opening Talk Event
To commemorate this exhibition, a talk event will be held featuring Machi Sugita and Kohei Yamada (painter).
We warmly invite you to join us.
Venue: biscuit gallery (Shinjuku)
Date & Time: Saturday, November 29, 13:00–14:00
Admission: Free (Please note that seating is limited.)
Machi Sugita
2000 Born in Saitama
2020 BFA, Joshibi University of Art and Design, Junior College of Art and Design
2022 Completed Research Student Program, Joshibi University of Art and Design (Bachelor’s Degree)
Sugita consistently paints “light.”
City lights emerging from the darkness, vividly flashing neon signs—light serves as a symbol of life and a place of peace for humanity. Through her brushwork, she portrays the irrationalities and fragilities of modern society, aiming to reveal the issues underlying various phenomena and situations.
【Information】
Machi Sugita Solo Exhibition
“Standing on the Line of Reflected Light”
Venue：biscuit gallery
Dates：November 29 (Sat)〜December 14 (Sun)
Opening Party：November 29 (Sat) 16:00-19:00
*The artist will be in attendance.
Time：12：00〜19：00 ※Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Admission：Free
Organizer：biscuit gallery
