A space where you can feel the time and atmosphere in which an artist's expression is born, along with the photographs of photographer Yuriko Takagi.
HERALBONY, the in-house brand developed by HERALBONY Co., Ltd., will be holding an exhibition titled "HERALBONY ISAI Weaving Light," focusing on the "handmade work" of artists, from today, Saturday, May 24th to Monday, June 23rd at the HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA gallery in Ginza, in conjunction with the announcement of the second installment of "HERALBONY ISAI."
Exhibition Overview
・Exhibition period: May 24th (Sat) – June 23rd (Mon) 11:00-19:00
・Closed: Tuesday (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday) *Closed at 15:00 on the last day only ・Location: HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA (1F Gintomi Building, 2-5-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
HERALBONY ISAI Weaving Light
"HERALBONY ISAI" is a line of expression developed by "HERALBONY" that is inspired by the expressions of outstanding artists and proposes new values in art. This second installment focuses on "handmade" and aims to further deepen the concept.
This exhibition reinterprets the handiwork of artists, and features ISAI shirts made with hand-woven fabrics by artist Hisashi Igarashi, as well as one-of-a-kind art pieces by five other artists. Photographer Yuriko Takagi will also be on display. HERALBONY will convey the beauty and possibilities of "handmade" work from its own unique perspective.
A window into the atelier – A space where you can feel the artist's creative process and presence
We are exhibiting photographs taken by photographer Yuriko Takagi, who visited Igarashi's studio and captured the process of art creation. The photographs carefully capture the "time" and "atmosphere" behind the works.
The exhibition space is like a window into the production process through the photographs, aiming to create a space where the time and presence of the artist at work can be seen through the window. By adding HERALBONY's unique interpretation and creativity to "handmade work," we are proposing a new form of expression.
This exhibition will also feature the works of Igarashi Hisashi, an artist who inhabits a unique world within his weaving. The sound of Igarashi working at his loom will be played in the exhibition space, allowing visitors to experience with all five senses the rhythm that is born from this quiet activity.
■ Featured Artists
Hisashi Igarashi (Workshop Collection)
Naonori Ishihara, Keisuke Yamaguchi, Teruhisa Sato (Atelier Brute)
Teruyuki Miwa, Mitsunori Yogo (Saffron Lifestyle School)
■ Profile of photographer Yuriko Takagi
Born in Tokyo. After studying graphic design at Musashino Art University and fashion design at Trent Polytechnic in the UK, he has continued to photograph "human existence" through clothing and the human body from his own unique perspective as a photographer. In recent years, he has also developed a deep interest in the mysteries of natural phenomena, and continues to challenge himself with new approaches, including video, in a project called "chaoscosmos." His photography locations include Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East, with Japan as his base.
■From "seeing" to "feeling"—Information on works for sale
This exhibition offers a new experience, allowing you to not only appreciate the artworks, but also to feel the art with your body by actually wearing them. All artworks are available for purchase. Please enjoy the moment of interacting with art through your senses in addition to language and vision. The artworks in this exhibition will be sold only at the "HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA" storefront.
(*Some items may be sold at the HERALBONY official online store.)
[Overview of Heralbony Co., Ltd.]
With the mission of "Let your uniqueness shine," this creative company aims to create a new culture by changing the image of disabilities and promoting welfare. It has built a sustainable business model by managing over 2,000 artworks by artists with disabilities as IP licenses and paying fair royalties. In addition to managing its own brand "HERALBONY," the company is engaged in a wide range of businesses centered on art, including co-creation with companies, planning and producing through creativity, providing employee training programs, and hosting the international art award "HERALBONY Art Prize." In September 2024, the company will establish "HERALBONY EUROPE" in Paris, France, as its first overseas subsidiary.
Company name: HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
Location: 2-38 Kaiunbashi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture (Head office), 3F Gintomi Building, 2-5-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (Tokyo base)
Representatives: Takaya Matsuda, Fumito Matsuda Corporate website: https://www.heralbony.jp
Online store: https://store.heralbony.jp/
[Heralbony] Press release
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