Jacob Hashimoto’s Analog Death, etc. Marks a Farewell to Ronchini’s 22 Dering Street Space

At London’s Ronchini gallery, New York-based artist Jacob Hashimoto’s signature kite-based forms return in the solo show Analog Death, etc. Delicately layered and meticulously constructed, they now incorporate laser-cut precision, pushing the complexity of his compositions into new realms.

Drawing on imagery as varied as satellite arrays, California’s scorched landscapes, and decaying infrastructure glimpsed on a tarmac in Düsseldorf, Hashimoto crafts kaleidoscopic visual records—part map, part memory. These works serve as both intimate portraits of the artist's inner world and broader meditations on chaos, wonder, and the erosion of innocence in modern life.

This exhibition also marks the end of Ronchini’s time at 22 Dering Street, closing a remarkable chapter after 13 years. The gallery says: We are honoured to share this moment with Jacob Hashimoto—an artist who helped define our inaugural year at this space—and look forward to welcoming everyone to our new Mayfair location this autumn.

On view through the summer, this poignant show unveils new works developed over the past three years, reflecting a nuanced response to contemporary events. Through his democratic use of kites, a symbol both personal and universal, Hashimoto invites viewers into an “open system” of meaning, where interpretation is shaped by what we bring to the work.