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The informal space in the front of Artyard took on an elegant formality when Rokko Aoyama’s solo, Visual Itch, was on display. Though Aoyama lives in Colorado, she was born and raised in Japan, and the island country’s taste, materials and subject matter dominated this show. The Japanese snack Manju inspired the shapes, which were then painted in the pastel colors made for Japan’s Lexus cars, rendering Aoyama’s contemporary installations reminiscent of giant strings of pearls. Despite her influences, Aoyama’s best asset is her skill in speaking the language of contemporary American art.