This is the second installment of the exhibition series “the foundry”, which was newly started with the renewal in July of this year!
“The Foundry” series started in July of this year with the renewal of the gallery.
This series introduces young artists who are challenging themselves to create expressions that combine traditional Japanese crafts and contemporary art. Through e-commerce sites and promotions, we will promote our works not only to domestic but also international art fans.
As the second planned exhibition in the series following Nodoka Yamaura's first solo exhibition, we are pleased to announce the solo exhibition “Greedo no Ma'' by Yuki Shimizu, a ceramic artist who has transitioned between art and craft, as follows.
Exhibition overview
■Exhibition title Yuki Shimizu solo exhibition “Room of Desire”
■Period October 20th (Friday) to November 18th (Saturday), 2023 11:00 – 19:00 (Sunday, Monday, holidays closed / Saturdays until 17:00)
*On the 20th (Friday) from 17:30 to 19:00, we will hold a drinks reception using the artist's vessels as an opening event.
■Contents Mr. Shimizu moves between art and craft by proposing the combination of works inspired by everyday desires and trays, similar to an alcove.
In the world of modern crafts, where emphasis is often placed on materials and technique, Mr. Shimizu pursues the world view of how to express the “confusion of everyday life and the desires of production'' as modern Japanese art. please.
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Photos/Videos: Shunsuke Watanabe (uranographia), Curation: Keiichiro Tao
Next time, the third part of the series, we are planning to hold a special exhibition by sculptor Rin Nakanishi in late November 2023. Please stay tuned.
■Planned series “the foundry”
"The Foundry" is an exhibition series that introduces young artists who are challenging themselves to create expressions that combine traditional Japanese crafts and contemporary art.
Originally, Japanese art also had the aspect of being a tool for daily life. As daily necessities and furnishings, they incorporated seasons and ideas into a room, gently differentiating and enriching everyday life. This series is an attempt to re-present to modern society the implementation of such daily life in order to live a rich and comfortable life.
Ginza was once a place where silver coins were minted and used as a lubricant for life during the Edo period.
Using traditional Japanese techniques and the expressiveness of modern art, we will create Japanese art as a form of practical beauty.This is the beginning of a quiet challenge.
■ART FOR THOUGHT
A gallery in Ginza, Tokyo, which started in 2011 and is now in its 12th year. It will be renovated and opened in July 2023 with an expanded gallery space and EC page. We will provide more people with the opportunity to experience viewing and purchasing works.
Address: 1st floor, Kazutaka Ginza 8-chome Building, 8-10-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku Website (EC site): https://artforthought.jp/
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