Hotel Resol Ueno in Taito Ward, Tokyo will host a special exhibition featuring four artworks by emerging artist Yuka Otsu throughout February 2026.
Exhibition Details
Period: February 1 (Sun) to February 28 (Sat), 2026
Location: Resol Gallery Ueno, Living Lobby of Hotel Resol Ueno
Artist: Yuka Otsu
Admission: Free (Open to both guests and general visitors)
Hours:
- For hotel guests: 24 hours
- For general visitors: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Featured Artworks
The exhibition showcases four pieces, including two works from a special series featuring pandas—a nod to Ueno's special connection with these beloved animals. The artist also includes winter-themed pieces depicting ski slopes and winter vacation scenes.
"Family 1996"
(2025, Acrylic gouache on canvas, F25)
During discussions with the hotel about this exhibition, the idea emerged to create artwork featuring pandas—a special symbol of Ueno. This piece captures a family's commemorative photo session in 1996, featuring a panda stuffed animal purchased in Ueno. The work forms part of a series showing how a family grows over time, best appreciated when viewed alongside "Family 2026."
"Family 2026"
(2025, Acrylic gouache on canvas, F25)
This companion piece to "Family 1996" depicts the same family 30 years later in their 2026 commemorative photo. The grown children stand alongside the same beloved panda stuffed animal, treasured across the decades. Together with the first piece, these works tell a story of time passing and enduring family bonds.
"Winter Vacation, Home"
(2025, Acrylic gouache on watercolor paper, A4)
In winter, skiers and snowboarders heading to the slopes become a common sight. This piece aims to capture the essence of winter vacation through something other than snow or cold—a unique interpretation of the season.
"The Reality of Ski Slopes"
(2025, Acrylic gouache on watercolor paper, A4)
While skiing is often depicted through dramatic moments like jumps and turns, actual ski slopes feature many everyday scenes that are equally fascinating and moving. This work captures a bright spring skiing day, when sunlight intensifies after winter has passed.
About the Artist: Yuka Otsu
Yuka Otsu graduated from Tokyo Woman's Christian University and worked at a design company before completing the Basic Course at Aoyama Juku in 2025. She is currently enrolled in the Illustration Course at Aoyama Juku for 2026.
Artist's Comment:
"Hotels are places where people create memories, serve as starting points for journeys, and hold different meanings for different visitors. I've created works that evoke such memories and travels.
The two pieces in the series were created specifically for this exhibition. This marks my first attempt at the large F25 canvas size, so I hope you'll enjoy viewing the original works in person."
Career:
- 2025: Completed Aoyama Juku Basic Course
- 2026: Currently enrolled in Aoyama Juku Illustration Course
About Resol Gallery Ueno
The art gallery within Hotel Resol Ueno's living lobby features works by both established and emerging artists. The gallery provides a unique artistic experience befitting Ueno's cultural heritage, offering travelers something beyond a typical hotel stay.
The gallery alternates between special exhibitions and permanent displays, providing new discoveries with each visit. Special exhibitions provide a free platform for artists to showcase works that evoke travel, local culture, academic themes, or inspire new perspectives.
Permanent Collection
The gallery also houses a permanent collection featuring works by designer and design consultant Keita Shimizu:
- "Sun and Moon" (2020, Acrylic on wooden panel, Set of 2)
- "Panda" (2020, Masaru Ishikawa & Keita Shimizu, Acrylic on resin figure)
- "EDO, rotated 90°" (2020, Print on canvas)
- "Ueno" (2020, Acrylic on wooden panel)
About Keita Shimizu:
Born in Tokyo in 1974, Shimizu graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts. After working as a designer based in Milan, his globally-informed design philosophy—shaped by childhood in America and professional life in Italy—has earned international recognition. His recent work extends beyond product design to include hotel concept development and corporate design.
Hotel Resol Ueno Information
Location: 7-2-9 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access: 1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Asakusa Exit/Iriya Exit)
Structure: Steel frame, 10 floors
Rooms: 115 rooms (107 Moderette/Semi-double rooms, 8 Twin rooms)
Official Website: https://www.resol-hotel.jp/ueno/
