In the Surface 2 Exhibition at Nxera Art Gallery, Connecticut-based underground creative and multimedia artist Richard Michaud, working under the moniker SHIMETSUKAGE, presents a compelling body of work that transforms the canvas into a vital intersection between reality and abstraction. Formally trained in graphic and game art design, Michaud leverages his unique background in experimental media and video game culture to explore the digital landscape from an immersive perspective. For Michaud, the screen is not merely a technical surface, but a profound lens to decontextualize themes of isolation, mortality, and cultural dislocation into raw visual art.
Michaud’s practice is a masterful blend of pixel art, digital illustration, and deliberate, confrontational symbolism. His work utilizes meticulous electronic framing to challenge modern social control, inviting viewers to use their own imagination to decode the atmospheric layers below. By capturing the dramatic interplay between fractured sound and striking digital imagery, he expertly navigates the hidden dimensions of our contemporary existence. In this collection, each piece functions as a threshold where underground aesthetics meet subjective meaning. His contribution to Surface 2 invites audiences to look through the graphic lines to discover the boundless, expanding truths that connect us all.
We invite you to experience SHIMETSUKAGE's deeply moving and visually striking artworks at the Surface 2 Exhibition.
Exhibition Details
Event Name: Surface 2 Exhibition
Date(s) & Time(s): November 19th – 25th, 2026
Opening Reception: November 20th 6:00 PM ~ 8:30 PM
Event Location: Nxera Art Gallery, 616 E 9th Street, East Village, Manhattan, New York
Type: Curated Group Exhibition (Physical & Digital)
Description: A showcase of global contemporary artists exploring themes of identity, memory, and transformation through the lens of surface and visual language.
In the Surface 2 Exhibition at Nxera Art Gallery, Connecticut-based underground creative and multimedia artist Richard Michaud, working under the moniker SHIMETSUKAGE, presents a compelling body of work that transforms the canvas into a vital intersection between reality and abstraction. Formally trained in graphic and game art design, Michaud leverages his unique background in experimental media and video game culture to explore the digital landscape from an immersive perspective. For Michaud, the screen is not merely a technical surface, but a profound lens to decontextualize themes of isolation, mortality, and cultural dislocation into raw visual art.
Michaud’s practice is a masterful blend of pixel art, digital illustration, and deliberate, confrontational symbolism. His work utilizes meticulous electronic framing to challenge modern social control, inviting viewers to use their own imagination to decode the atmospheric layers below. By capturing the dramatic interplay between fractured sound and striking digital imagery, he expertly navigates the hidden dimensions of our contemporary existence. In this collection, each piece functions as a threshold where underground aesthetics meet subjective meaning. His contribution to Surface 2 invites audiences to look through the graphic lines to discover the boundless, expanding truths that connect us all.
We invite you to experience SHIMETSUKAGE's deeply moving and visually striking artworks at the Surface 2 Exhibition.
Exhibition Details
Event Name: Surface 2 Exhibition
Date(s) & Time(s): November 19th – 25th, 2026
Opening Reception: November 20th 6:00 PM ~ 8:30 PM
Event Location: Nxera Art Gallery, 616 E 9th Street, East Village, Manhattan, New York
Type: Curated Group Exhibition (Physical & Digital)
Description: A showcase of global contemporary artists exploring themes of identity, memory, and transformation through the lens of surface and visual language.
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