Aya Kawato Solo Exhibition

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photo：Takuya Oshima (Northern Studio)

7 Sep.Sat. - 28 Sep.Sat.2024

Hideaki Iwata Exhibition

10 Sep.Tue.- 15 Sep.Sun.2024

Hitomi Otakeguchi Exhibition

16 Sep.Mon.- 22 Sep.Sun.2024

No.16 gruppo luce Exhibition

23 Sep.Mon.- 29 Sep.Sun.2024

"… from flames"
Shingo Tanaka Ion Fukazawa

Shingo Tanaka

Ion Fukazawa

1 Sep.Sun.– 29 Sep.Sun.2024
open on Fri., Sat., & Sun.12:00-18:00
appointments are available on weekdays

eN arts is pleased to present “… from flames” from September 1 (sun.) to September 29 (sun.). The show will feature the latest works by Shingo Tanaka and Ion Fukazawa.

Shingo Tanaka has been creating works employing the phenomena of combustion. For “…from flames,” Tanaka will exhibit the latest works from the meltrans-melt (liquefied petroleum products by the heat of fire), and the meltrans-warp series (iron and/or stainless steel, discolored and bent by a gas burner,). Here’s the link to the 2 series:
https://shingotanaka.net/work/meltrans/

Ion Fukazawa is a ceramist. He has been fascinated by the beauty of the nature such as coastal cliffs eroded by the ocean waves in Australia where he was born and raised. As a ceramist, Fukazawa challenges to project the natural beauty which a human cannot create onto his works. The new works from “On a Rock” series will be exhibited in this show.
Fukazawa’s website:
http://ionfukazawa.com/home

“…from flames” reveals the different ways of Tanaka and Fukazawa’s employments of the “fire” in their own expressions.

eN arts

statement

The carbonization of paper and wood, the liquefaction of petroleum products, the expansion and oxidation of metals—every material in this world undergoes a transformation when exposed to fire. In this series, I deliberately repeat and layer these changes to emphasize and present the texture and state of the materials.

About the Exhibited Works

In the “meltrans-warp” series, I utilize the expansion caused by heat and the unique flame color reaction of stainless steel. By repeatedly heating both sides with a burner, I reveal curved lines. In contrast, in the “meltrans-melt” series, I layer vinyl, which shrinks and melts when exposed to fire, determining the structure by cooperating with the material’s changes as it melts.

Shingo Tanaka

This body of work is an exploration of the relationship with nature in the Anthropocene through the materiality of clay and the cultural context of Japanese ceramics. The firing process allows me to find the balance between the intentional and the unintentional as well and the natural and artificial expressions of clay.

Ion Fukazawa

Hidefumi Yoshii Satoko Yamaguchi Exhibiiton

3 Sep.Tue.– 14 Sep.Sat.2024

Chihiro Habu solo Exhibiiton
-different way of seeing-

17 Sep.Tue.– 28 Sep.Sat.2024

Tomoyo Iwata Exhibition

「hide and seek」
2024 / 50×33cm

17 Jul. Wed. - 28 Jul.Sun.2024

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Listen: Art as a Form of Academic Inquiry
Femke Herregraven, Yoshinari Nishio,
Eisuke Yanagisawa, ZHENG Bo

Zheng Bo

Yoshinari Nishio

Femke Herregraven

Eisuke Yanagisawa

24 Aug.Sat.– 14 Oct.Mon.2024
Closed on Monday
Mondays except national holidays (open on September 16 , 23 and October 14, closed on September 17 and 24).

Organized by Kyoto City University of Arts
Curated by Mizuho Fujita (Chief Curator/Program Director, KCUA Art Gallery)

Ryota Hamasaki
"Self Portrait"

26 Jul.Fri.– 8 Sep.Sun.2024
Opening Reception：26 Jul.Fri. 16:00-18:30
Opening Hours：12:00 - 18:00
Closed on Mon.Tue. and National Holidays
Summer Holidays: 11 Aug.(sun) - 20(Tue.)
Temporarily Closed: 5 Sep.(Thu.)

〈1F・2F〉
Tsutomu Mizukami 20 years after death Exhibition

3 Sep.Tue.- 11 Sep.Wed.2024

〈1F・2F〉
TSUKASA Osamu Exhibition

13 Sep.Fri.- 22 Sep.Sun.2024

〈1F・2F〉
Natsuki Kurimoto Exhibition

24 Sep.Tue.- 29 Sep.Wed.2024

〈Back Yard〉
Seiji Matsumoto

4 Jul.Thu.- 22 Dec. Sun.2024

Nuit blanche KYOTO 2024
「Life is what happens to you
while you are busy making other plans」

©Fabiola Burgos

11 Sep.Wed.– 27 Oct.Sun.2024

Kimura Azu・Tomita Shuichiro・Maekawa Koji
STAGNATE

24 Aug.Sat. – 19 Sep.Sun.2024

Statement

If the elements of our world were represented as individual spheres, how do these circles interconnect when I encounter a new subject? Even if the circles seem unrelated, I wonder where I can build points of connection. I have been seeking the point of contact by observing and contrasting subjects from both a bird's eye and microscopic viewpoint, and at the same time, giving these discoveries shape through art. This collaboration with Biologist, Dr. TOMITA brought upon a new challenge. My subject was insects, but also the understanding and bridging of our differing perspectives to inform my new works. This time, my subjects are insects. Working with biologists, I tried to find a practical and tangible means to respond to our differing perspectives.

Kimura Azu

Kei Shiraiwa Exhibition
-Liberation-

6 Sep.Fri.– 21 Sep.Sat.2024
closed on Sun. Mon. and Tue.

KATSUKI Yuka solo exhibition
SKIP AND SCENE

7 Sep.Sat.– 15 Sep.Sun.2024

KATSUKI Yuka (b.1996, Osaka pref, lives and works in Tokyo) is an artist who visualizes "movement" with her unique sense.
She composes her works from curves tracing layers of the ever-changing movements of animated characters.
She earned his master's degree in a painting course at Kyoto Saga University.

＜Artist Statement＞

In my daily life, I feel the power to be swept away by activity, motivation, and grandeur, mainly from the information I receive through sight, hearing, and touch, and from an environment surrounded by unexpected events.
This feeling is regarded as a "sense of movement".
If you cut that feeling cross-sectionally, you can see "movement" as various layers.

In order to visualize this "sense of movement" and "movement" as a layer while emphasizing importance, the animation composed of characters on the background and cell drawings is produced as a material.
Traces curves that constantly change according to the character's flexibility and rhythm and reconstructs them on the screen.
Try to see what they are accepted as.

OKAMOTO Mitsuhiro solo exhibition
Ziben Shen

17 Sep.Tue.– 22 Sep.Sun.2024

KOYANAGI Kimiko solo exhibition
pose de croquis

24 Sep.Tue.– 29 Sep.Sun.2024

〈1F〉
SHEN Nan Exhibition

10 Sep.Tue.– 15 Sep.Sun.2024

〈2F〉
YAMADA Masumi Exhibition

10 Sep.Tue.– 15 Sep.Sun.2024

〈1F〉
HIGETA Chinami Exhibition

17 Sep.Tue.– 22 Sep.Sun.2024

〈2F〉
OKAMOTO Shogo Exhibition

17 Sep.Tue.– 22 Sep.Sun.2024

〈1F＋2F〉
SHINOHARA Ryoko Exhibition
Une promenade

24 Sep.Tue.– 29 Sep.Sun.2024

Shibuya Nobuyuki Exhibition

31 Aug.Sat.– 22 Sep.Sun.2024

Akiko Kawabata
KAZARI
Hospitality For Spirits And Gods

10 Sep.Tue.- 22 Sep.Sun.2024
11:00-18:00 (Closed on Monday)

This exhibition presents the new works of Akiko Kawabata, featuring her distinctive object-collages inspired by Japanese “Kazari" traditions, vividly showcased during numerous seasonal events and festivals.

In Japan, "Kazari" transcends mere decoration, carrying deep spiritual and cultural significance that symbolizes the connection between the human and the divine. The intricate ornaments found in shrines, the colorful and lively decorations of festivals, and the carefully arranged displays in entryways and alcoves all narrate stories of faith, celebration, and the sacred dialogue between gods and people.

Akiko Kawabata's works, crafted from familiar materials such as paper and wood, incorporate playful elements while capturing sacred moments embedded in everyday life. Through her new sculptures, she expresses a contemporary interpretation of "Kazari," combining modern abstract forms with traditional Japanese elements. Influences of Kazari, which reflect the changing seasons of Japan and a strong sense of gratitude for the abundant blessings found in the fleeting nature of life, give new dimensions to the meanings of these works.
Each piece quietly evokes a contemplative and reverent feeling within us.

In her creative process, Akiko employs the technique of assemblage art—a form of sculpture that involves gathering and uniting disparate materials into cohesive compositions. Assemblage art stands apart from traditional collage by being three-dimensional, occupying space like sculpture and allowing viewers to engage with it from multiple angles. This three-dimensionality adds depth and invites an immersive experience, where the interplay of materials creates a dynamic relationship between the artwork and the viewer.

Additionally, Kawabata has developed a distinctive style. Her works are characterized by a light, delicate quality, as if they exist in a separate, ethereal space. The colors she employs are restrained, tending towards natural, organic tones. This subtle palette heightens the visibility and contrast of the small, bright plastic elements she incorporates, making them stand out vividly within the overall composition. Through this careful selection and arrangement, Kawabata creates unique narratives and aesthetic experiences, encouraging viewers to explore the deeper connections and stories embedded in each piece.

Yoichi Umetsu + Sylvie Auvray:
'Sylvie & Umetsu. La maison hantee?'

Yoichi Umetsu & Sylvie Auvray
Photo:Yuji Imamura
Image provided:Sokyo

Yoichi Umetsu
Image provided:Yoichi Umetsu

Sylvie Auvray
Photo:Yuji Imamura
Image provided:Sokyo

19 Sep.Tue. – 13 Nov.Wed.2024

Toru Nakamura solo exhibition
"Neo Traditional"

3 Sep.Tue.– 23 Sep.Mon.2024

Saori Nagata solo exhibition
"Good night, little sters."

6 Sep.Fri.– 26 Sep.Thu.2024