"Made in Japan" Risa Higuchi July 2016th - July 7nd, 19
Venue: Art Gallery T+
Date: July 2016st (Monday) - August 7th (Friday), 19
Exhibitor: Risa Higuchi (4th year, Crafts, Woodworking, Construction Major)
An exhibition of three-dimensional works made from natural materials.
T+review
Uniquely shaped bags, vessels, and clothing-like items were placed on blue and yellow square sheets. At first glance, none of them looked practical, and some of them were unclear for what purpose. According to what appeared to be roughly handwritten captions on brown paper on the desk, the materials used were lacquer filter paper, tree bark, rattan, and ceramic. The names of the items were unfamiliar, and I had never seen any examples of them being used as materials, so the unique textures were refreshing. They seemed more like works of art to be appreciated, rather than tools to be used.
I also noticed the clear plastic speakers at the entrance to the gallery. They are an unusual shape for a speaker. They have a rather modern shape that contrasts with the atmosphere of the artworks on display. Music was playing throughout the exhibition, and the combination of the music and the artworks created a somewhat ethnic atmosphere inside the gallery. It was interesting to see how the gallery space was created by both the artworks and the music. (Ichikawa Taiya)
