As a grandson, I’ve always been surrounded by my grandfather’s photographs. They’ve been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I never really questioned it. My grandfather is a quiet man who doesn’t share much about himself, even though we live together. I’ve often wondered why he ventures into the mountains to capture photos. Maybe even he doesn’t fully understand it. To bridge the gap of his silence, I’ve decided to express myself through words added to his photographs. It’s my way of connecting with him and leaving my own mark. While he embarks on his journeys alone, I too contribute by adding my interpretations to these sacred images.
In this amazing exhibition, I’ve decided to add my own touch to my grandfather’s photographs. I’ve chosen words that reflect my own perspective, acquired in my unique way as his grandson. While my grandfather embarks on his photography journeys without me, I feel a sense of sacredness in his work. I too contribute by adding my own words to these sacred photographs, leaving behind my grandfather’s interpretation of the unspoken. As my grandfather bluntly said, “Do what you want.” So, let’s go on this journey together and find grandfather “Gigi”.
2024/03/13
骨董とアートのマーケット『物祝〜ものいわい』開催のお知らせ|Announcement of the antiques and art market @ PIECE HOSTEL SANJO.
“As a piece of your journey, Trinkets embodying the Japanese soul, transcending time.”
In Japan, there is a belief that spirits dwell in objects that have endured for a long time. This spirituality is bonded with Japanese tradition. It acts as a foundation for craftsmen, who make things meant for long-term use. Even in modern times, this spirituality continues. In the world of art, the works of many artists are created as vessels for spirits.
This is a celebration where objects and people weave a new story.
Meri Maeno exhibition will be held at TUNESTAY KYOTO B1F gallery from December 20, 2023 to January 31, 2024.
The gallery area is open to visitors not staying at the hotel. We look forward to your visit!
Meri Maeno
1981 – Born in Shiga Prefecture.
2004 – Graduated from Kyoto Seika University in the Department of Textiles.
She started making books with illustrations and poems while still in college.
2015 – Started creating artworks with embroidery.
The artwork is embroidered on white felt with a single strand of black embroidery thread.She mainly works in the style of freehand embroidery without drafts.
About this exhibition -the signposts-
I have been working on my artwork like a diary since 2020. When the spread of the coronavirus made it difficult to interact with others, I kept a diary by sewing one stitch each day through embroidery.
In this exhibition, for the first time, I want to present not only my embroidery works but also different illustration works.
During the pandemic, there were changes even in the days that passed slowly. I think it was under these circumstances that I was able to take on the challenge of painting. I am sure that you have also experienced a slight change in your daily life.
I hope that you will remember not only the bad things, but also the things that you have become capable of doing, as you take a break at TUNE STAY KYOTO.
Mihoko Shida wire sculpture exhibition will be held at TUNE STAY KYOTO B1F gallery from October 8 (Sun.) to November 30 (Thu.).
*About this exhibition For this exhibition, she used a wire drawing-like expression on a board panel. Through a single wire she creates a three-dimensional line and the overlapping lines create a story. Please enjoy Shida’s world of wire drawing!
The works from this exhibition are inspired by Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, such as azaleas and autumn leaves, as well as the well-known Japanese trilogy of “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” and masks.
Her work is influenced by what she is seeing and thinking at the time she is creating it.
Mihoko Shida Born in Yokohama, Japan. She has worked as a freelance photographer for magazines, advertisements, calendars, etc. for many years.
She studied German-style drawing, which is a flow of the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, and worked on acrylic paintings and picture books. From 2019, she will start creating three-dimensional works using wire with her own technique.
While pursuing the expressive possibilities of wire, she has been presenting three-dimensional objects, pictorial expressions, mixed media, and other works in Japan and abroad.