GOCA is a new, Chelsea-based gallery of contemporary art.

GOCA is dedicated to connecting American, Japanese, and Greater Asian sensibilities by introducing young asian artists to an international audience.

Current Exhibition

Yuta Okuda: Flower to Flower, Breeze to Breeze

March 20 — April 18, 2025

Yuta Okuda is known for his vibrant floral expressions, blending intricate lines with striking colors. His work elegantly conveys themes of gratitude and the interconnectedness of life, balancing chance and intention to create captivating forms.

Flower to Flower, Breeze to Breeze explores the beauty of the natural food chain. Okuda envisions all living beings as part of a continuous cycle, beginning with insects drawn to flowers for nectar. "If all living things form a food chain that begins from flowers, then life itself must be beautiful, composed entirely of flowers."

Okuda’s work highlights the diversity and interconnectedness of life. Beyond the food chain, he explores broader themes, such as the Chinese zodiac and natural cycles, inviting us to experience the fluidity of existence—where moments of conflict and harmony shape the ever-turning tapestry of life.

Within us, we carry not only historical figures but also nameless individuals—those once loved by someone—along with all past living beings and the very history of the earth itself. Life emerges from the soil, blossoms into flowers, insects, and animals, and then returns to the earth as ash, drifting on the wind before blooming once again.

The exhibition illustrates the harmony between humanity and nature, presenting a guiding vision for how we might live in the future.

Following his previous acclaimed show, our second illustrious exhibition once again features Yuta Okuda, a leading voice in Japanese Neo-Pop Art. This time, his “Bouquet of Gratitude” underscores the theme of the ecosystem, illuminating humanity’s intricate bond with nature. Inspired by the adage “ashes to ashes, dust to dust,” the exhibition title suggests that under the law of entropy, we ultimately return whence we came.

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