vol.44
Hiroto Nakanishi Tomomi Matsunaga
KATACHI
2012.4.28-5.13
Two artists who stared at the material and found their respective shapes.
Tomomi Matsunaga, a contemporary jewelery artist living in Kyoto.
She has been using hemp, bamboo, etc. for many years to keep an eye on the material and shape, and to create beautiful forms.
In recent years, he has been involved in the art production of Noh stage at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, and his interest in the target materials has expanded to a wide range of fields such as food.
On the other hand, after studying woodworking and making furniture, the Midwestern people now move to Shiga and make vases from decaying trees.
Nakanishi, who is only in his twenties, quietly stares at the appearance hidden behind the material and has a dialogue. From the shape found in the old tree that has lived, you can see the mature sensibility and technique that makes you forget the age of the author.
The works of these two artists convey to the viewer the beauty of the form that appears by staring at the material and the innocent power of the material.
The joy that leads us to a world of unique modeling is due to the inquisitive spirit of both parties and the inexhaustible creativity that lies ahead, and I am deeply moved and excited in front of the work.
Nao Masaki
Hiroto Nakanishi
Born in Aichi prefecture
Lives in northern Shiga prefecture
Learn woodworking and start making furniture
Opened a workshop in 2008
Gaze at the material and start making vases
Tomomi Matsunaga
Lives in Kyoto
Making jewelry using hemp and bamboo materials
Facing the material, contemporary modeling
Challenge to expression
In recent years, he has also been involved in the art production of Noh stage.
