【Hiroto Nakanishi will join the opening show of 小小(shosho)@Seto, Aichi】

We would like to inform you that starting Sunday, October 19, Hiroto Nakanishi (Wood Sculpture), an artist represented by our gallery, will be participating in the opening exhibition, "Shoushou no Tomoshibi" (The Little Lights), at Shoushou, a newly established cultural facility in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture.

Shoushou is a new cultural hub created by metal artist Masaoki Kanamori and writer Kikou Hayashi. Born from a chance encounter and the restoration of an old private house, Shoushou is intended as a place "where one can deeply engage with intangible values and aesthetics, giving them visible form."

Mr. Nakanishi has been invited to this commemorative opening exhibition alongside esteemed artists active in various fields such as ceramics, glass, weaving, and calligraphy.

Mr. Nakanishi's work expresses a quiet and profound worldview by discovering the inherent beauty within decaying wood and carving away the superfluous. His wood sculptures, embodying the traces of the tree's life and the passage of time, will resonate with the history and space of the old house, lending a new dimension to his pieces.

We invite you to experience the world of Hiroto Nakanishi's wood sculpture in this serene space, which Mr. Kanamori and Ms. Hayashi describe as a place that "gently gives a dwelling to the vague feelings deep within the heart."

Additionally, a singing performance by Mr. Luca Delphi will be held on the first and second days of the exhibition. This promises to be a valuable opportunity to enjoy a deep sensory experience, both auditory and visual, within the space showcasing Nakanishi's work.

We sincerely look forward to your visit.

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Shoushou no Tomoshibi (The Little Lights) Opening Exhibition

• Dates: Sunday, October 19 – Saturday, December 20

• Hours: 11:00 – 17:00 (Open Fridays and Saturdays only)

  • *Special opening on Sunday, October 19.

  • *Open until 14:00 on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26.

  • *For visits on other days, please inquire directly with Shoushou at the contact email below.

  • Contact for inquiries: contact@shyoushou.com

• Participating Artists: Sumiko Ishii (Ai), Naoto Ishii (Ceramics), Momoo Omuro (Pâte de Verre), Masao Kozumi (Japanese Glass), Tetsuya Kobayashi (Ceramics), Mieko Tsuchiya (Weaving), Hiroto Nakanishi (Wood Sculpture), Michika Hioki (Calligraphy), Masaoki Kanamori (Metal)

• Venue: Shoushou

Singing Performance (Uta-kai)

• Date: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26

• Performer: Luca Delphi

• Time: Doors Open 15:00 / Start 16:00

• Fee: 5,000 yen (Limit of 15 people per day)

• Reservation: Please send an email to contact@shyousyou.com with your name, number of attendees, and phone number.

  • *Reservations begin at 10:00 AM on October 1st via email.

  • *If the number of applications is large, a lottery may be held.

  • *Your reservation is confirmed upon receiving a completion email from Shoushou.

  • *An additional tea charge (500 yen) applies.

  • *One child (up to high school age) is permitted per accompanying adult.