Shoda x Kawai Arisa Couple Exhibition
Information on special exhibitions
The first exhibition of the year, appropriate for the warmer spring weather, will feature works by portrait artist Shoda and his wife, Arisa Kawai, who creates decorative items using natural objects.
Eda traveled to Laos prior to this exhibition, and Arisa will be trying dyeing works for the first time.
They are both artists whom I respect not only as artists but also as people.
The Atelier Gallery in Kyoto was one of the places that really shocked me.
In addition to the exhibition, there will also be a number of other events, such as Arisa creating dyed pictures using plants to accompany a live performance by Aoki Hayato, and portraits in the dark in front of a fire lit by Kawai Yuu.
As always, this is an exhibition that we hope many people will visit, so please come and see it.
Shoda x Kawai Arisa Couple Exhibition
Live in the spring, live in the summer, live in the summer, live in the autumn, live in the autumn, live in the winter, live in the winter, live on the spring earth again, live each day, continue your life
Location shift
Dates March 25th – April 2nd (no holidays during the period)
time
11:00 – 18:00
Location: 1693 Harada, Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
telephone number
0949-28-9970
website
www.utusiki.com
Email
info@utusiki.com
* Reservations for caricatures, live performances, and workshops can only be made by phone, so please contact the store directly.
Opening event for the Shoda x Arisa Kawai Exhibition
"Portrait in the Dark"
Light Yu Kawai
Saturday, March 25th 17:00, 18:00
Sunday, March 26th 17:00, 18:00
Limited to two people per day, 4,000 yen, reservation priority
On a spring evening, we will draw portraits in the light lit by Kawai Yu.
An expression, a presence standing in the darkness.
When you look at a fire, you see yourself reflected in the fire.
Is it the thoughts in their mind, or is it the person themselves?
Forever and ever.
An expression of scooping, as if walking into the depths of one's own self.
I draw while feeling the person reflected in the light.
Smile x Arisa Kawai Exhibition Opening Event 2
"Buds Concert"
Performance by Hayato Aoki March 26th (Sun)
Doors open 13:00
Start time 13:30
Capacity: 25 people, 3,500 yen
Our world has seasons.
It shows us different worlds in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
And I feel that each of us experiences the seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
After the winter when many different forms of life hibernate, spring arrives and buds begin to sprout.
Right now, spring-like buds are blooming within me.
This time, together with musician Hayato Aoki, I hope to use the power of plants to depict the budding of spring.
I hope you can find the spring that is just around the corner.
Workshop
"Weaving Treasures"
A workshop where you can stroll around Utsushiki, bring home some things you've found, and then weave them into your very own treasure.
The knitted pieces can be made into accessories or objects.
Things that I find beautiful, things that attract me.
I hope you can find something that you find beautiful.
Why not join us in finding beautiful things in nature and creating your own treasures?
Sunday, April 2
13:00 – Approximately 3 hours (production time)
4000 yen Capacity: 8 people
Portrait Session
March 25th (Sat), 26th (Sun), 27th (Mon), April 1st (Sat), 2nd (Sun)
*Due to a concert on the 26th, reservations cannot be accepted between 1pm and 3pm.
Participation fee Card size: 127 x 178 mm (2L photo size)
¥3240 – ¥7560
・182×257mm (B5 size)
¥6480 – ¥15120
Large size ¥12690 –
※1 – 10 people
Laughing people
Born in Wakayama Prefecture in 1982.
He started drawing portraits at the age of 19, and has now drawn over 30,000 people.
Using Sakura Cray-Pas, he creates a portrait that captures the presence and charm of the person in front of him.
In 2001, he began drawing portraits on the streets of Kyoto.
In 2005, the portrait artist group "WORLD1" was founded.
Became independent in 2012 and established &NIGAOE.
He started his solo career as a portrait artist called "Shotatu". He has produced portraits all over the country and held numerous solo exhibitions.
URL: http://and-nigaoe.jp/
Arisa Kawai
Born in 1982 in Hiroshima Prefecture.
In 2009, she began making accessories using plants on her own, and in 2010, six months later, she held her first solo exhibition.
After that, I started collecting not only plants, but also plants, driftwood, shells, minerals, etc. that I encounter in the sea and mountains.
While broadening the scope of his work to focus on natural materials, he has exhibited his work mainly in solo exhibitions and group exhibitions.
I want to create things that are necessary for me right now, regardless of genre.
This exhibition will also feature dyed works for the first time.
URL: http://kawai-arisa.jp
Hayato Aoki
He continues to play music, mainly guitar, and has released nine CDs on his own label, "grainfield."
He also designed the jacket himself.
In addition to his solo performances, he released the album "FOLKLORE" in 2014 as a duo with haruka nakamura.
http://grainfield.net/
Yu Kawai
He started making candles in 2003.
Seeking a connection with light, he continues to create spaces in various locations.
In addition to collaborating with ceramic artists, glass artists, and metalwork artists, and holding workshops and solo exhibitions around Japan, he has also designed stage decorations for many artists, including haruka nakamura piano ensemble, AOKI'hayato, ARAKI shin, Quentin Sirjacq, Aoba Ichiko, Uchida Teru, Mori Yuni, Takagi Masakatsu, and Tsuchitori Toshiyuki.
http://yukawai.jugem.jp/
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Candles will also be available for sale during the exhibition.
Sales price: 2000 yen + tax
We look forward to your visit.
