Upper Playground in association with FIFTY24SF Gallery is pleased to

Upper Playground presents Matzu-MTP to introduce new paintings at FIFTY24SF Gallery. Matzu has shown his work throughout Japan, Canada and the U.S., gaining recognition for his fusion of a bold Japanese color scheme and subtle iconography, and is sure to deliver the same impressively vibrant paintings for the San Francisco crowd. This is not a show to miss, but if you can't make it out in person, the original artwork will also be available online at www.upperplayground.com. Learn more about Tomokokazu "Matzu" Matsuyama at www.matzu.net. Matzu's work is shown internationally and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Village Voice, Vapors, Transworld Snowboarding and Dazed & Confused. May 3 - 31 2007 Opening Reception: Thursday, May 3, 2007 from 7- 9:30 p.m. Press Preview: Thursday, May 3, 2007. 5 – 7 pm, RSVP Mandatory CONTACT: Stuart Lewicki (p) 415.252.9144 (e) stu@upperplayground.com