HINOWA
The Artists of the Dainichi Nyorai Reproduction Project with Sanuki Kokubun-Ji Temple
KIKUCHI Takako, SHIOZAKI Ken, and NAGAOKA Ikumi
Fri. July 30－Sat. September 4, 2021
OPENING RECEPTION 7/30 4:00 pm~7:00 pm
The Artists of the Dainichi Nyorai Reproduction Project with Sanuki Kokubun-Ji Temple
KIKUCHI Takako, SHIOZAKI Ken, and NAGAOKA Ikumi
Fri. July 30－Sat. September 4, 2021
OPENING RECEPTION 7/30 4:00 pm~7:00 pm
UCHIGO and SHIZIMI Gallery is pleased to present a group exhibition, “HINOWA—The Artists of the Dainichi Nyorai Reproduction Project—”. It features works by KIKUCHI Takako, SHIOZAKI Ken, and NAGAOKA Ikumi and begins on July 30, 2021.
Japanese sculptor Akio Omori, along with his studio, are currently working on the “Dainichi Nyorai Reproduction Project” to faithfully reproduce the statue of Dainichi Nyorai, which was destroyed by fire in 1486. It has been created based on the Toboki, a history of Toji temple in Kyoto and will be delivered to Sanuki Kokubun-ji Temple in Kagawa Prefecture. In this exhibition, we will exhibit works by the three artists who are in charge of coloring for this project.
The artists like us, who make a living by creating and presenting artworks, even in the middle of a pandemic, are living in an age when people focus more deeply on the significance and meaning of the pieces. In this complicated time, we have chosen “HINOWA” as the theme for this exhibition.
“Dainichi” of Dainichi Nyorai means “great sun (Hinowa)” and refers to the truth of the universe and the cosmos itself.
We wouldn’t say our works are the great sun of the modern time, of course. However, we hope the paintings by us, who met through the project of coloring Buddhist statues, will create the space that will bring a little something, like a dim light, to the hearts of gallery visitors.
From Artists’ Statement
Additionally, after this exhibition, we will hold two more exhibitions featuring works by other artists from this project. The first one is the show of the coloring staff and the next will feature works by the sculpture staff. Last, but not least, will be the exhibition of Akio Omori himself. The details will be announced on our gallery’s website as soon as they are finalized.
▶︎Meet the artists!
The three artists will be at the gallery to meet you on the following dates.
■KIKUCHI Takako
Saturday, August 7, 5:00pm~
Saturday, September 4, around noon
■SHIOZAKI Ken
Saturday, August 21, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, August 28, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, September 4, 2:00pm-5:00pm
■NAGAOKA Ikumi
Wednesday, August 4, 4:00pm~
Saturday, August 14, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, August 28, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, September 4, 1:00pm-5:00pm
※Please note that the schedule is subject to change. If there are any changes, we will announce them on SNS and our website.
For urgent assistant, please contact us at 03-6261-0018 or guas.info@gmail.com.
▶︎INFORMATION
HINOWA
The Artists of the Dainichi Nyorai Reproduction Project in Sanuki Kokubun-ji Temple
KIKUCHI Takako, SHIOZAKI Ken, and NAGAOKA Ikumi
Fri. July 30－Sat. September 4, 2021
Mon-Sat 10:00~18:30
Closed on San, National holidays
OPENING RECEPTION 7/30 4:00 pm~7:00 pm
UCHIGO and SHIZIMI Gallery
Maison de Ville Kanda Jimbocho 1F (Jimbocho Sakura Street)
2-11-4, Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061 Japan
T/F +81-(0)3-6261-0018 E guas.info@gmail.com
Japanese sculptor Akio Omori, along with his studio, are currently working on the “Dainichi Nyorai Reproduction Project” to faithfully reproduce the statue of Dainichi Nyorai, which was destroyed by fire in 1486. It has been created based on the Toboki, a history of Toji temple in Kyoto and will be delivered to Sanuki Kokubun-ji Temple in Kagawa Prefecture. In this exhibition, we will exhibit works by the three artists who are in charge of coloring for this project.
The artists like us, who make a living by creating and presenting artworks, even in the middle of a pandemic, are living in an age when people focus more deeply on the significance and meaning of the pieces. In this complicated time, we have chosen “HINOWA” as the theme for this exhibition.
“Dainichi” of Dainichi Nyorai means “great sun (Hinowa)” and refers to the truth of the universe and the cosmos itself.
We wouldn’t say our works are the great sun of the modern time, of course. However, we hope the paintings by us, who met through the project of coloring Buddhist statues, will create the space that will bring a little something, like a dim light, to the hearts of gallery visitors.
From Artists’ Statement
Additionally, after this exhibition, we will hold two more exhibitions featuring works by other artists from this project. The first one is the show of the coloring staff and the next will feature works by the sculpture staff. Last, but not least, will be the exhibition of Akio Omori himself. The details will be announced on our gallery’s website as soon as they are finalized.
▶︎Meet the artists!
The three artists will be at the gallery to meet you on the following dates.
■KIKUCHI Takako
Saturday, August 7, 5:00pm~
Saturday, September 4, around noon
■SHIOZAKI Ken
Saturday, August 21, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, August 28, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, September 4, 2:00pm-5:00pm
■NAGAOKA Ikumi
Wednesday, August 4, 4:00pm~
Saturday, August 14, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, August 28, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, September 4, 1:00pm-5:00pm
※Please note that the schedule is subject to change. If there are any changes, we will announce them on SNS and our website.
For urgent assistant, please contact us at 03-6261-0018 or guas.info@gmail.com.
▶︎INFORMATION
HINOWA
The Artists of the Dainichi Nyorai Reproduction Project in Sanuki Kokubun-ji Temple
KIKUCHI Takako, SHIOZAKI Ken, and NAGAOKA Ikumi
Fri. July 30－Sat. September 4, 2021
Mon-Sat 10:00~18:30
Closed on San, National holidays
OPENING RECEPTION 7/30 4:00 pm~7:00 pm
UCHIGO and SHIZIMI Gallery
Maison de Ville Kanda Jimbocho 1F (Jimbocho Sakura Street)
2-11-4, Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061 Japan
T/F +81-(0)3-6261-0018 E guas.info@gmail.com
ARTISTS’ PROFILES
KIKUCHI Takako(1991-)
After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2018 with a BA in Japanese painting from the Department of Painting, Takako Kikuchi completed her Master’s degree in Japanese painting at the same university in 2020. She creates her works with a unique combination of techniques, “cloisonne ware and Japanese painting”. What makes her pieces unique are the luster and transparency of cloisonne enamel ware and the delicate, warm style created with mineral pigments. The works express her wish: “I want people to feel the joy of discovering the glittering charm of all things.” She sublimates each motif into a more tasteful expression by using a combination of the two techniques.
SHIOZAKI Ken(1972-)
Ken Shiozaki completed his Master’s degree in Fine Arts at Tama Art University. Focusing mainly on Japanese paintings from the Heian to Edo periods, he reevaluates the varieties of themes and high quality of craft skills of those eras, and creates paintings by reconstructing the style and essence of these periods. By making two-dimensional works that appeal to the aesthetic sense and sensibility of Japanese people today, he presents the meaning and potential of “Japanese paintings” in the art world.
NAGAOKA Ikumi(1987-)
After graduating from Tama Art University in 2011 with a BA in Japanese painting, Ikumi Nagaoka completed her Master’s degree in Japanese painting at the Graduate School of Conservation at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2013. In her pieces, she uses the traditional materials for Japanese paintings such as natural mineral pigments and glue. Animals and birds are depicted as the main motifs in her creations, but each object that appears in one of her works of art is a living thing that she has actually “seen” or “touched” and found beauty in it. The strength and mystery of animal life are beautifully expressed with a soft atmosphere and reliable techniques.