“Washi Paper” Exhibition

The Nippon Gallery

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Japanese art forms reinterpreted by contemporary artists and designed to introduce visitors to the historical and creative value of washi.
In order to create darkness, all the windows of the gallery are covered by washi tapestry. In this way, a subtle and profound atmosphere is created within the exhibition space, representing the relationality of the lanterns, karakami (traditional craft for interior decoration), and calligraphy on the kekejiku (hanging scroll) of the traditional Japanese house. Amidst the quiet play of light and shadow created inside the gallery, visitors are transported back to an era where the only source of light in the home emanated from a single washi lantern.
We introduce the history of traditional handmade washi, the aesthetic beauty of kirikane through the subtle light reflected from haku (gold or silver foil), origami & origata, modern washi sculpture, and sho by a calligrapher whose brush strokes are drawn on handmade washi.
Workshops are held during the exhibition. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Artists:
1. Koji Shibazaki
Handmade Washi Lanterns: Artworks using the technique of visual illusion with layered washi and washi art tapestry. He is the director of the exhibition.
2. Mikako Suzuki
Kirikane: Artworks of hand-cut gold leaf with intricate decorative patterns.
3. Mohri Suzuki
Sho: Calligraphy on handmade washi paper.
4. Hiromi Watabe
Origami: The Japanese tradition of paper folding.
5. Kasui Arima
Origata: Anotherformof origami.Origatais the art of wrapping gifts in paper, often used as decoration for special ceremonies.
6. Kiyoharu Uchiumi
Washi sculpture: Washi dolls costumed in clothing of Heian period (794–1185).