Montages: Peter Cordova & Kyoko Idetsu
July 15th -- September 19th 2026
Join us for an opening reception
Wednesday, July 15 at 5PM
Two Indian Head Tail, 2018
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mixed media |
12 x 11 inches
peter cordova
Peter Cordova (b. 1966) has decades of experience as an artist specializing in ceramic sculpture and illustration. In his practice, his biggest references are his Filipino heritage and his interest in Indigenous American cultures.
In regards to his artistic career, Cordova states, "I want to speak for myself through my art. I try to share my heritage with other people." His detailed depictions of cultural iconography are illuminated by his application of rich, earthy palettes. In his ceramic practice, Cordova's hand-building technique emphasized texture and form, his sculptures often speaking directly to the scenes he depicts in his works on paper.
Cordova has participated in over seventy exhibitions nationally throughout the span of his career. His solo show To the Place Where I Grew Up was exhibited in the Creativity Explored gallery in 2022, featuring dozens of his dynamic works on paper. His work was most recently featured in the exhibition Karl Unseen Histories: AAPI Voices in Contemporary Art, which was on view at Levi's Plaza in 2025.
In my life, I've done this..., 2018
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Acrylic on paper
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25-5/8 x 19-3/4 inches
Kyoko Idetsu
Kyoko Idetsu (b. 1986 Tokyo) is a contemporary Japanese painter whose work transforms everyday observations into vivid, emotionally charged narratives. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Idetsu's practice is deeply rooted in the minutiae of daily life, capturing fleeting moments and personal anecdotes with a distinctive style that blends elements of manga, film, and expressionism. Her paintings often feature simplified, hyper-expressive figures set against vibrant, non-chronological compositions, reflecting a spontaneous and intuitive approach to storytelling. Idetsu's art explores themes of domesticity, societal norms, and human connection, offering a subtle critique of Japan's collectivist culture through a lens of personal experience.
Her work has gained international recognition for its unique synthesis of art historical influences and contemporary sensibilities. Idetsu's paintings have been exhibited in solo and group shows across Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York, and Paris, earning praise for their emotional depth and visual innovation. Notable exhibitions include her solo show What can an Ideology do for me? at Nonaka-Hill in Los Angeles (2024) and I want to wear a warm sweater at Bridget Donahue in New York (2023). Idetsu continues to live and work in Tokyo, where she draws inspiration from her surroundings and personal interactions.
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