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29 Jul 2023 [Fukuoka] Kazutaka Shioi, Solo Show - Breath of Light- August 19th (Sat) - September 3rd (Sun) see more: Kazutaka Shioi　 Specimen of SHA-KO-SEKI
SKSS-007 detail. 2022

Kazutaka Shioi, Solo Show - Breath of Light-
Dates: 2023, August 19th (Sat) - September 3rd (Sun)
Kazutaka Shioi Exhibition
Dates: 2023, August 19th (Sat) - September 3rd (Sun)
Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (open daily during the exhibition period)
The artist will be present on the folloiwing dates: 8/19, 20, 26, 27, 9/2, 3
Gallery Talk Event 8/19 (Sat) 14:00 - 15:00
Workshop 8/26 (Sat) 《Reservation in advance required》

Kazutaka Shioi's SHA-KO-SEKI (light reflecting stone) allows one to "hold on to the light of memory”. Pointing to stones of various sizes, all clad in soft colors, Shioi remarks, "These are actually photographs”. He says he walks around mountains, oceans, and temples in search of beautiful natural light, takes photographs of sunlight filtering through trees and surfaces of water, prints them onto Japanese paper, and attaches them to the stones to create his artworks. He turns momentary experiences and emotions into artworks that last forever. Now, as part of a project to connect the world through Sho-Ka-Seki, he uses photographs taken by other people as material for his works. In this exhibition, there will be works of unprecedented scales and new creations. Please come and enjoy the ever-evolving world of Kazutaka Shioi.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery

Kazutaka Shioi
Kazutaka Shioi
Born in Miyazaki Prefecture in 1987 and currently resides in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. He completed his graduate studies at Fukuoka University of Education (Master of Arts in Education). In 2022, his work "SHA-KO-SEKI" was dedicated to the Munakata-taisha shrine, a World Heritage site.
https://www.kazutaka-shioi.com/
Supported by Uku Art Fund

《Turn your memorable photos into "SHA-KO-SEKI"!》

We will be holding a workshop to create "SHA-KO-SEKI", led by the artist Kazutaka Shioi.

SHA-KO-SEKI is an object made with light. Kazutaka Shioi fixes onto stones the "light of memory" from photographs of landscapes taken by people. In this workshop, participants will bring their own photos full of memories to create for themselves an original SHA-KO-SEKI.

August 26th, 2023 (Saturday)
〈Time〉14:00 - 16:00 (about 2 hours)
〈Place〉MIZOE ART GALLERY, Main Wing
〈Fee〉9,000 yen (tax included, cash/credit card accepted)
〈Capacity〉8 people (reservations in advance required, first-come-first-served basis)
〈Recommended for〉Ages 5 and up (parents and children are welcome)
https://forms.gle/f5r8FNgJA2axC5r19

〈Contact〉MIZOE ART GALLERY, Fukuoka
TEL 092-738-5655
https://mizoe-gallery.com/

12 Jul 2023 [Tokyo] Chisato MATSUMOTO Exhibition - Ren - Aug 5th(Sat) – Aug 27th(Sun), 2023 see more: 2018 Cloth and thread
Ｈ110.23×Ｗ78.74×Ｄ78.74 in.

Chisato MATSUMOTO Exhibition - Ren -
August 5th(Sat) – August 27th (Sun), 2023
Summer holidays: August 13th (Sun) - August 15th (Tue)
10:00am-6:00pm
Venue: MIZOE ART GALLERY TOKYO

Chisato Matsumoto finds new ways of expression by using the traditional dyeing method of shibori-zome, not to dye objects but by focusing on the beauty of form that emerges in its process and turning it into sculptural pieces and installations that make full use of space. The scale and dynamism of the art works makes it seem as though each piece is its own entity, multiplying, eroding, and continuing endlessly.
The theme, “the individual and the crowd”, reflects her unique perspective on the grain like forms, in which she turns them into humans. In doing so, she explores the culture and identity of the traditional shibori-zome method, as well as the energy of the modern world through the abstract experience of space.
Matsumoto frees herself by focusing all her energy on the act of shibori, using a single thread to sew together a single piece of fabric, turning it into form. Having learned about shibori-zome for the first time at the age of 19 and continuously being captivated by its beauty ever since, Matsumoto Chisato holds her first solo exhibition. Please look forward to it.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery

Talk Event　*Please come dressed in yukata!
Date & Time: Saturday, August 5th, 2023, 15:30 start
Hideko Kariya (Proprietress, Denenchofu Shuya)、
Chisato Matsumoto (Artist)

《beyond the stars》2022年　At Yushokan in Miyazaki Prefecture　 Cloth and thread　Ｈ70.86×W511.81×D149.60in.

《Imagine the crowd Ⅱ》2019 　Cloth and thread
Ｈ110.23×Ｗ114.17×Ｄ2.36 in.

Chisato Matsumoto
Born in 1994 in Hiroshima city
Hiroshima City University Ph.D in Fine Arts
Award of excellence and purchase of work at the 21st Hiroshima City University Faculty of Arts Graduation Work Exhibition
Tokyo Midtown Award 2017, award of excellence
Roppongi Art Night 2018 at Tokyo Midtown
Art Fair Tokyo 2019 Future Artists Tokyo exhibition at Tokyo International Forum
‘Rokko meets Art’ Art Walk 2020, second prize for general admissions
Azure Hiroshima Base Opening Ceremony Art exhibition, Hiroshima/Azure Hiroshima Base Office 2000

11 Jul 2023 [Fukuoka] In Memoriam Gyoji Nomiyama exhibition　July 22nd (Sat) - August 12th (Sat), 2023 see more: Untitled 　2023

In Memoriam Gyoji Nomiyama exhibition
July 22nd(Sat) – August 12th (Sat), 2023
10:00am-6:00pm (Open every day during the event)
Venue MIZOE ART GALLERY FUKUOKA

On the morning of June 22, Mr. Gyoji Nomiyama passed away at the age of 102. To express our sincerest condolences as well as appreciation, we will be holding a memorial exhibition. Exhibited works will range from his early works to those created in his final years. We hope this will offer you a glimpse into the life of Gyoji Nomiyama, who remained a painter until the very end.
Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery

Memorial Farewell Party
Date & Time: July 22nd, 2023 (Sat), 14:00-16:00
Venue: Hotel Okura Fukuoka, 4th floor "Heian-no-Ma”
Organised by Nomiyama Gyoji Foundation