Art Brut 2022 Touring Exhibition
Form, Fluid and Flexible——Varied Materials, Diverse Expression
Exhibition Overview
Held at three venues in Tokyo and as a special event on an island, this exhibition features 10 artists now expanding their field of activity in Japan and overseas. It examines the katachi (form) and fundamental creative charm of their diverse art expression, ranging from paintings to three-dimensional artworks, created using familiar everyday materials.
The Japanese word katachi (form) can mean appearance, shape, or design, or even the state of things. Katachi has many meanings, and its nuance in each case is expressed with a different Chinese character (〈形〉〈容〉〈象〉〈貌〉). This exhibition presents artworks that differ in form, in the many ways that katachi differs in meaning.
The artists display special character in their handling of their motif—simple and strong repeatedly-drawn shapes, for example, or fine lines used in delicate drawings. Their works, in every case, are highly original. Another feature of the exhibition, along with the artworks’ visual fascination, is each work’s deep connection with the artist’s everyday life—the story of its creative process, the choice of what to draw and the materials to use. Our surprise at seeing colored pencil, color pen, fabric, thread, leaflets—familiar everyday things—take an appearance entirely unlike our expectation opens our eyes to the diverse expression possible beyond the merely technical. Creation and everyday life are inseparable, we are reminded. Through the artwork, we see the artist intently pursuing creation and follow the tracks of his or her progress. At that moment, what new form will come alive in our mind?
※Number of artworks displayed varies with the venue.
| title | Art Brut 2022 Touring Exhibition Form, Fluid and Flexible——Varied Materials, Diverse Expression |
|---|---|
| All Period | Jul. 16 (Sat.) –Dec. 4 (Sun.), 2022 |
| Venue 1 | Venue: Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery (Shibuya Worker's Welfare Hall 1F, 1-19-8 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) ※For details, please see the exhibition page of this website. |
| Venue 2 | Venue: Nerima Art Museum, Civic Art Gallery （1-36-16 Nukui, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
176-0021） Period: Oct. 27 (Thu.) –Nov. 2 (Wed.), 2022 ※Closed on Oct. 31 Opening hours: 10:00am-6:00pm |
| Venue 3 | Venue: Fuchu Art Museum, Citizen's Gallery （1-3 Sengen-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo
183-0001 (in Fuchu no Mori Park)） Period: Nov. 25 (Fri.) –Dec. 4 (Sun.), 2022 ※Closed on Nov. 28 Opening hours: 10:00am-5:00pm |
| Special event | What is Art Brut & Online Tour Venue: Hachijo-machi Multipurpose Hall Ojare（2551-2, Okago, Hachijo-machi, Hachijojima, Tokyo 100-1401） Date and Time： Tuesday, 2 August, 2022 1:30pm-2:30pm ※Opening hour 1:00pm ※In case of stormy weather, the event will be postponed to August 9. |
| Admission | Free |
| Artists | AOKI Takeru, IGARASHI Tomoyuki, INADA Moeko, INOUE Masaru, SASAKI Sanae, HAGIO Toshio, HAMANAKA Toru, HONDA Masaharu, YOSHIKAWA Hideaki, WATANABE Aya |
| Audio Guide Navigators | KOSEKI Yuta ※Offered only at Venue 1 (Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery) |
| Organaized by | Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture |
| Support・ Cooperate | Supported by: Nerima City, Cooperated by: Fuchu City, Hachijo Town |
※Depending on the COVID-19 situation, this exhibition may have to be closed.
※We adhere to relevant guidelines and take necessary measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Artists
AOKI TakeruRepass, c. 1997-2004. Courtesy of Hajimari Art Center
IGARASHI TomoyukiFish and Shellfish Chart, c. 2014-2020.
Photo: TADA “YUKAI”
INADA MoekoUntitled, 2019.3.14. Courtesy of La Mano craft workshop*Reference image
INOUE MasaruDance, 2013, Collection of Atelier Yamanami.
Courtesy of Atelier Yamanami
SASAKI Sanaeno title, c. 2008-2012, Collection of the artist.
Courtesy of Lumbinii Museum
HAGIO ToshioUntitled, 2021, Collection of the artist.
Photo: TADA “YUKAI”
HAMANAKA ToruLittle Creatures at the Roadside, 2001, Collection of the artist. Courtesy of The Kyoto Archive of Art by People with Disabilities
HONDA MasaharuMOMOTARO, 2020, Collection of PICFA. Courtesy of PICFA
YOSHIKAWA HideakiEye eye nose mouth, 2017-2018, Collection of Atelier Yamanami. Courtesy of Atelier Yamanami
WATANABE Aya
Airplane, 2013. Courtesy of Kobo-syu
*The images shown may differ from the actual works exhibited.
*Works may change according to venue.
Related Event
In the Venue 1, besides viewing events and gallery talks, we distributed "Mame Guide" leaflets which visitors can enjoy the appreciation with imaginating the artists.
We plan to distribute "Mame Guide" in the Venue 2 and the Venue 3 as well.
Related Exhibition
【Venue 1】Art Brut 2022 Touring Exhibition
Form, Fluid and Flexible——Varied Materials, Diverse Expression
- Period
- Saturday, 16 July 2022 - Sunday, 25 September 2022
- Closed
- Mondays, Jul. 19, Sep. 20 *except Jul. 18 and Sep. 19
- Venue
- Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery, Gallery１and Gallery 2
- Opening Hours
- 11:00am-7:00pm
- Admission
- Free
Held at three venues in Tokyo and as a special event on an island, this exhibition features 10 artists now expanding their field of activity in Japan and overseas. It examines the katachi (form) and fundamental creative charm of their diverse art expression, ranging from paintings to three-dimensional artworks, created using familiar everyday materials.
*Please see " the gallery's satellite page for information : Venue 2, Nerima Art Museum; Venue 3, Fuchu Art Museum; Special Event in Hachijo-machi Multipurpose Hall Ojare.
