Deus X Naito Artist Capsule

Deus X Naito Artist Capsule

Born in Tokyo in 1977, Kei Naito grew up living above the Naito Engineering workshop run by his Grandfather and later his Father. As a young boy his attention was fully consumed by details of rare cars hoisted below his bedroom and the revered craftsmanship used to restore and refine them.

This obsessive fascination with colour, shape and detail manifests today in his work as an artist. Applying brush to canvas, creating a visceral connection to the machines of speed, function and beauty that he works on daily as mechanic and President of Naito Auto Engineering - one of Japan's best kept automotive secrets.

In Naito’s paintings, facets of prosaic objects are amplified and distorted, reimagined in macro and rendered beyond recognition. Elements are multiplied and fragmented into mosaics of resplendent colour, the duality of his imagination and his environment cross pollinating and in full blossom.

Kei's visual explorations of colour and form are magnificently showcased in this special limited collaboration collection between Kei Naito & Deus Ex Machina available now.

Director - Ben Bertucci
Camera & Edit - Ben Bertucci
Creative Director - Carby Tuckwell
Art Director - Stevie James

On the edge of Harajuku, a bold new sign has risen - The Residence of Impermanence - in Harajuku, Tokyo, is back. Art, surfboards, motorcycles, apparel, café, music - a place where all kinds of enthusiasms collide. Step inside to the Deus Café - a breezy open ceiling space, serving all-day breakfast and the perfect energy for every moment. We're not ones to argue with that. Climb the spiral staircase to surfboards quietly lined against a softly lit backdrop.

Shaped exclusively for the Residence by Takuya “Tappy” Yoshikawa, Tetsuya Ogawa, and Jared Mell, each board is one of a kind. Sofas once beloved at the former Harajuku store — crafted by TRUCK Furniture and Stephen Kenn — have been reupholstered and brought to life for their next chapter. They’ll take on new character with time — just like this place. We invite you to settle in and enjoy the flow.

Same name. New form. The spirit remains, just slightly rearranged. Come in, stay awhile. Find us at 2-32-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-Ku, BPR Square Jingumae 1-1F & 2F Tokyo.

In Benzin Veritas!

Instagram - @deuscafe_tokyo
Instagram - @deusexmachina.jp

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