In recent years, traditional Japanese things and objects have been featured. Japanese patterns, kimonos, and stray clothes are unique anywhere in the world. Here are some art events that interpret such Japanese traditions in a modern way.
TE-NU-GU-I EXHIBITION," an exhibition featuring tenugui, a traditional Japanese handkerchief that has been popular since the Edo period before Japanese people had handkerchiefs, will be held at the "TE-NU-GU-I EXHIBITION.No.12 GALLERYwill be held from Friday, April 13 to Wednesday, April 18 at the
Originally, tenugui were used for a wide variety of purposes, such as wiping one's hands, wiping sweat off, washing oneself in the bath, or covering one's head as a sunshade. There is also a wide variety of designs, some depicting beautiful scenery, others with family crests or designs to ward off evil or wish for happiness, and so on. These were vividly dyed by the excellent skills of craftsmen and permeated the culture of the common people.
In this event, six artists active in the street scene were asked to draw art on 330mm x 900mm canvases, which were then silk-screened onto cotton to produce original tenugui (hand towels) to be exhibited and sold at the venue. The finished products will be silk-screened onto cotton to produce original tenugui (hand towels), which will be exhibited and sold at the venue.
In conjunction with the event, a teaser movie of the daily lives of the six artists is now available for viewing: BES & ISSUGI "BOOM BAP" / BLACK FILE exclusive MV " The young creators who filmed "NEIGHBORHOODTAIGAThe movie produced by the "Tenugui" brand shows how the traditional tenugui has been successfully integrated into today's world.
This event, which shows how tenugui, a daily necessity and an art piece, should be used, is well worth a visit.
Text_Ryotaro Miyazaki
TE-NU-GU-I EXHIBITION
Date and Time: Friday, April 13 - Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 13:00-19:00
Location: No.12 GALLERY
Address: 2-29-13 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Participating Artists
ogawa yohei
Born in Niigata Prefecture. I like pictures and meals that make men and women of all ages smile.
Instagram:.@ogawayohei
sosnzk
He works as an artist and painter mainly in Tokyo. Mainly draws illustrations with a motif of "DELICIOUS MEN ( Delicious Men )", a pizza character wearing a cap, with a background of street culture, with glimpses of pop and black humor. The illustrations are drawn only in black and white. The world view created by his unique lines drawn only in black and white is gaining popularity. He is a young artist, but his activities are diverse, ranging from daily drawings to exhibitions of three-dimensional works, collaborations with apparel brands, live painting at various places, and huge works such as wall paintings at restaurants.
Instagram:.@sosnzk
NXNG
NXNG will create things and events to enjoy the moment, especially with a crew that has no fixed members.
Instagram:.@n_x_n_g
Shibuya Izakaya
The restaurant is located in a secluded part of Shibuya, and if you did not know it, you would pass by it without knowing it. Although it is such a hidden place, it is frequented by regular customers.
Cho Ongo
He became interested in photography when he was in college and got hooked on developing photographs. Then he met Diaspora skateboards and started photography in earnest. He regards photography as a communication tool, and shoots his shutter while keeping in mind the basic functions of photography: recording and realism.
Instagram:.@cho_ongo
Riversidemarket
Recreation unit of Daisuke Shimizu and Ren Sekiguchi, based in Ichikawa, Chiba. They present silk-screened and handmade items on an irregular basis. Currently holding a stall at RAW TOKYO at the United Nations University Farmer's Market on the first Sunday of the month. started distributing their audio blog "Iiha Yume Mood" on Soundcloud in February 2018.
Instagram:.@rvrsdmrkt_info
