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Art Brut 2022 Touring Exhibition Form, Fluid and Flexible— Varied Materials, Diverse Expression
Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery
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Takeru Aoki, Tomoyuki Igarashi, Moeko Inada, Yu Inoue, Sanae Sasaki, Toshio Hagio, Toru Hamanaka, Masaharu Honda, Hideaki Yoshikawa, Aya Watanabe,
The Japanese word "katachi (form)" can mean appearance, shape, or design, or even the state of things. "Katachi" has many meanings, and its nuance in each case is expressed with a different Chinese character (〈形〉〈容〉〈象〉〈貌〉). This exhibition presents artworks that differ in form, in the many ways that "katachi" differs in meaning.
The artists display special character in handling their motif—simple and repeatedly-drawn solid shapes, for example, or fine lines used in delicate drawings. Their works, in every case, are highly original. Another feature of the exhibition, along with the artworks’ visual fascination, is each work’s deep connection with the artist’s everyday life—the story of its creative process, the choice of what to draw, and the materials to use. Our surprise at seeing colored pencil, color pen, fabric, thread, leaflets—familiar everyday things—take an appearance entirely unlike our expectation opens our eyes to the diverse expression possible beyond the merely technical. We are reminded that creation and everyday life are inseparable. Through the artwork, we see the artist intently pursuing creation and following the tracks of their progress. At that moment, what new form will come alive in our minds?
The artists display special character in handling their motif—simple and repeatedly-drawn solid shapes, for example, or fine lines used in delicate drawings. Their works, in every case, are highly original. Another feature of the exhibition, along with the artworks’ visual fascination, is each work’s deep connection with the artist’s everyday life—the story of its creative process, the choice of what to draw, and the materials to use. Our surprise at seeing colored pencil, color pen, fabric, thread, leaflets—familiar everyday things—take an appearance entirely unlike our expectation opens our eyes to the diverse expression possible beyond the merely technical. We are reminded that creation and everyday life are inseparable. Through the artwork, we see the artist intently pursuing creation and following the tracks of their progress. At that moment, what new form will come alive in our minds?
Schedule | Jul 16 (Sat) 2022-Sep 25 (Sun) 2022 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||||
| Website | https://inclusion-art.jp/en/archive/exhibition/2022/20220716-145.html | ||||||
| Venue | Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery http://inclusion-art.jp/ | ||||||
| Location | 1F Shibuya Workers' Welfare Hall, 1-19-8 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041 | ||||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from the Hachiko exit of JR Shibuya Station | ||||||
| Phone | 03-5422-3151 | ||||||
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