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福王寺琉華 https://bingata-fukuojiryuka.amebaownd.com/
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3rd(Wed)~8(Mon)‐January 2018 12:00‐19:00(The final day until 18:00)
Ryuka Fukuoji 2nd Bingata Exhibition “Landscape with Kimono and Obi”
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1.
Summer Evening Breeze
1. In this kimono, an old ‘Ryukyu’ Bingata pattern meets the fresh color palette. The old embraces the new – I believe that this owes to the generations of designers who managed to create something cheerful and graceful that wouldn’t grow old.
2.
Celebration
2. I have re-arranged an old woodblock print pattern here, bringing out this colorful obi with good-fortune motifs – flower, bird and deer.
3.
Kaleidscope of Samarkand
3. I have got an idea for this obi from my trip to Uzbekistan several years back. No wonder it has some resemblance to Islamic tiles and fabrics.
◇ Description
Some of you may know that Bingata is a traditional dyeing of Okinawa used to be called Ryukyu Kingdom of south isles. Later on it spun out of Okinawa and was developed elsewhere into unique local adoptions such as Kyo-Bingata (in Kyoto) and Edo-Bingata (in Tokyo). Neither I myself is from Okinawa, or had had connections to textile business until I started following the footsteps of those two amazing artists as my teacher, mesmerized by their works: Noriko Hiyama and Ryuboku Tanaka. Some twenty years have passed surprisingly quickly since then.
Now after eight years since my first solo exhibition which was meant to show what I thought traditional Bingata is, the theme for this second exhibition is “blending” of conflicting ideas. That is to say, I firstly tried to translate the tradition to our modern life in my own terms while keeping the same old charm. Another project I pursued (and still do) was a search for core elements of design which matter to me, and hopefully to wider audience too. I have narrowed them down through observations and experiments: elegance and charm – which are often hard to sit in a right balance. I believe this exhibition would be a full embodiment of my intention and hope you could enjoy the finest brew from my careful “blending” to the last sip. Your honest feedback would be my power for next creative progress (and a third exhibition!).
◇ About the Artist / Biography
Ryuka Fukuoji (福王寺 琉華) was born in Yokohama in 1956. She took interest in Bingata, a traditional stencil for dyeing fabrics originated in the kingdom of isles which is used to be called Ryukyu (琉球) located in the south sea between Japan and China, in 1992 at the workshop taught by an artist, Noriko Hiyama. While coping with her busy life raising three children, her passion was fueled further under the guidance of a classical Bingata artist, late Ryuboku Tanaka (田中 琉北) in 2000, from whom she inherited one Chinese character to her artist’s name Ryuka(琉華), although she isn’t from the Japanese southern isles or she had never been formally educated as an artist or trained as a craftsman before she learned art academically at Musashino Art University from 1998 to 2001.
With her new diploma, she started to teach Bingata at local culture schools including care homes for the disabled to stimulate senses and interests in handcrafting and traditional textiles, while building up her own portfolio. She runs an independent workshop at home from 2009 for those who share the passion for Bingata among ex-participants at those culture schools and, about once in a year or two, holds exhibitions either solo or in four-artist group called Hikaru Nuno which means fabrics of radiance. Some of her works were brought in to public competitions, domestic or international, and earned her prizes.
Her form of expression varies – Kimono, Obi and Obi-age are most traditional medium of Bingata, but recent artists like her often add some modern touches both in medium (such as handbags and home accessories) or in color and pattern. Having said that, her creations will never leave the tradition behind even after exploring those new applications, which you will see at this exhibition in 2018.
Please visit bingata-hikarununo.jimdo.com and bingata-fukuojiryuka.amebaownd.com for her portfolio, workshop details and updates.
◇ Artist’s Activity Timeline
Diplomas:
2001
Diploma in Textile, Musashino Art University [Tokyo]
Licenses:
2005
Approved Teacher at SEIWA*
* A Japanese dye and leather crafting material company
Solo Exhibitions:
2010
Shiawase no Nuno (‘Happy Cloth’) / Yamawaki Gallery [Tokyo]
2018
Landscape with Kimono and Obi / Gallery Dojunkai [Tokyo]
Public Exhibition and Crafting Competition:
2007
Exhibited, San Francisco Japanese Crafting Exhibition [San Francisco]
2009
Awarded Crystal Prize by Austrian Art Association, 3rd Wien Neo-Japonism Exhibition / Palffy Palace [Vienna]
2009
Nominated, 64th Shinsyou-Kogeikai Exhibition / Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art [Tokyo, Kyoto]
2010
Nominated, 65th Shinsyou-Kogeikai Exhibition / Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art [Kyoto]
Nominated, Exposition l’Art Actuel France-Japon / Aoyama Spiral Gallery [Tokyo]
2011
Nominated, 66th Shinsyou-Kogeikai Exhibition / Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art [Kyoto]
2012
Nominated, 67th Shinsyou-Kogeikai Exhibition / Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art [Tokyo, Kyoto]
2013
Nominated, Japan Traditional Crafts Public Competition 2012, exhibited at Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square [Tokyo]
Nominated, 68th Shinsyou-Kogeikai Exhibition / Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art [Tokyo, Kyoto]
2013
Nominated, 23rd Dye and Weave Competition / Silk Museum [Yokohama]
2014
Nominated, Japan Traditional Crafts Public Competition 2014, exhibited at Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square [Tokyo]
2014
Nominated, 24th Dye and Weave Competition / Silk Museum [Yokohama]
◇略歴
2016 “Exhibition of my personal collection“ Huis Museum, Amsterdam, Netherland
2010 Gallery Graf, Heidelberg, Germany
2010 AUCO Gallery, Hanoi, Vietnam
2010 Gallery Helios, Timisoara, Romania
2010 Amnesty International, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
2009 Artists Over the Frontiers Foyer NDSA, Lyon, France
2009 Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA.
2009 Hampden Gallery, University of Massachusetts. Amherst, MA2009 Video arte Internacional Buenos Aires, Argentina
2008 "Flags for Prayers" University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
2008 ISE Cultural Foundation Gallery, New York
2008 "Fictive Days" Wooloo Production, Berlin, Germany
2008 Virginia Commonwealth University Show, Richmond, Virginia
2008 "1000 small works" Artists Space, New York
2007 "Under Current" White Box Annex, New York
2005 "360 degrees" Fire Proof Gallery, Brooklyn, New York
2004 "Femme" Volume, Brooklyn New York
◇略歴
2016 “Exhibition of my personal collection“ Huis Museum, Amsterdam, Netherland
2010 Gallery Graf, Heidelberg, Germany
2010 AUCO Gallery, Hanoi, Vietnam
2010 Gallery Helios, Timisoara, Romania
2010 Amnesty International, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
2009 Artists Over the Frontiers Foyer NDSA, Lyon, France
2009 Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA.
2009 Hampden Gallery, University of Massachusetts. Amherst, MA2009 Video arte Internacional Buenos Aires, Argentina
2008 "Flags for Prayers" University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
2008 ISE Cultural Foundation Gallery, New York
2008 "Fictive Days" Wooloo Production, Berlin, Germany
2008 Virginia Commonwealth University Show, Richmond, Virginia
2008 "1000 small works" Artists Space, New York
2007 "Under Current" White Box Annex, New York
2005 "360 degrees" Fire Proof Gallery, Brooklyn, New York
2004 "Femme" Volume, Brooklyn New York
〜Exhibition(Oil Painting)〜
【Title】Lucky Us!
【Contents】
What makes us happy?
It is essential to think an answer to this question, as the pursuit of happiness is imperative for all of us.
Majority of people might agree to say that when society satisfies one’s profound need supposed to bring happiness. However, there should be a variety of answers to this, since the definition of “happiness” is under a huge umbrella of the term.
Looking for their own concept of happiness, two artists have tried to sublimate the moment when they feel pleasure to paintings. "We're so lucky.", the two artists say.
Through this exhibition, we hope that you enjoy seeing a new appearance of happiness which was unexpectedly produced by their work.
Thank you.
【Date】2017/1/27(f)〜2/1(w)
【Address】
Omotesando Hills, 4-12-10, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001, Japan
得重聖治 作家略歴 Biography of Seiji Tokushige
【1997/4】東京芸術大学 絵画科 油画専攻科 入学
[1997/4] Entered into Tokyo National University of the Arts (B.F.A/Oil Painting)
【1997/4】大分県玖珠町 【軒先市】(S)
[1997/4] Solo Exhibition, Nokisaki-Ichi, Kusu, Oita
【1997/4】神奈川県鎌倉 【五鐘洞ギャラリー】 すてきなタイミング展(G)
[1997/4] Group Show, Gosyodo-Gallery, “Well-Timed” Exhibition, Kamakura, Kanagawa
【2001 】東京芸術大学 絵画科 油画専攻科 卒業
[2001] Graduated from Tokyo National University of the Arts (B.F.A/Oil Painting)
【2001 】日仏現代作家展(入選)
[2001] Selected for the “Japan-France Modern Artist” Exhibition
【2002 】サロン デ ボザール展 (知事賞),(入選)
[2002] Awarded the Mayer’s prize at the “Salon De Beaux” Exhibition
【2002 】大分県玖珠町 【トキハホール】(S)
[2002] Solo Exhibition, TOKIWA-hall, Kusmachi, Oita
【2003 】大分県九重町 【介護施設 渓和】 僕のいのり展(S)
[2003] Solo Exhibition “My Wish”, Keiwa-Nursing Home, Kokonoe, Oita
【2003 】大分県大分市 【アートプラザ】 FOUR ROOMS展(G)
[2003] Group Show, Art Plaza, “Four Rooms” Exhibition, Oita,Oita
【2003 】尾道の四季展 (入選)
[2003] Selected for Onomichi Four Seasons Exhibition
【2008/3】西脇市サムホール大賞展(入選)
[2008/3] Selected for the “Grand Prix of Nishiwaki city Size-SM” Exhibition
【2010/9】大分県大分市 【アートプラザ】 ART FACTORY展(G)
[2010/9] Group Show, Art Plaza, “Art Factory” Exhibition, Oita, Oita
【2011/6】東京青山一丁目 【Space Kids】 tricolore展(G)
[2011/6] Group Show, Space Kids, “tricolore” Exhibition, Aoyama, Tokyo
【2011/12】東京都練馬区 【ぶな】 音とアートのクリスマス展(G)
[2011/12] Group Show, Buna, “Christmas of Sound and Art” Exhibition, Nerima, Tokyo
【2012/3】ドイツ ベルリン 【Gallery DEN】 Re:3.11展(G)
[2012/3] Group Show, Gallery DEN, “Re: 3.11” Exhibition, Berlin, Germany
【2012/8】東京都品川区 【O美術館】 F展(G)
[2013/8] Group Show, O musium, “F” Exhibition, Shinagawa, Tokyo
【2013/1】 アメリカ ロサンゼルス 【日米文化会館】 Open Call for ART! 展(G)
[2013/1] Group Show, Japan-America culture center, “Open Call for ART!” Exhibition, L.A. America
【2013/3】ドイツ ベルリン 【在ドイツ日本国大使館】 Requiem展(G)
[2013/3] Group Show, Japan embassy, “Requiem” Exhibition, Berlin, Germany
【2013/8】東京都渋谷区 【ギャラリー LE DECO 5】 E展(G)
[2013/8] Group Show, Gallery LE DECO 5, “E” Exhibition, Shibuya, Tokyo
【2015/6】ドイツ ベルリン 【在ドイツ日本国大使館】 七色展(G)
[2015/6] Group Show, Japan embassy, “Seven Colors” Exhibition, Berlin, Germany
【2016 】東京都渋谷区 【ギャラリー同潤会】 Blindsihgt(S)
[2016] Solo Exhibition “Blindsihgt”, Gallery Dojunkai, Omotesando, Tokyo
2000 Begun career as a hair stylist at MINX in Tokyo
Involved in photography, film-making, painting, leathercraft and other fields after relocating to Tokyo
2001 Influenced by terrorist attacks on September 11th, reconfirming the importance of arts or artists alike
Began a backpacking trek around the world
Started project "[insert English title]," realizing that styling and photographing hair is a form of universal
communication
2007 Inspired by New York exhibit of artists Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko to change style to
abstract painting
2008 Inspired by the beauty, and depth of color at Cenote, Mexico. Started work in abstract expression to
capture the feelings of seeing color in nature
Created abstract paintings and released them after 2008
2011 Tricolore exhibition
Yokohama International Triennale of Contemporary Art『 shin・minatomura』
2012『F』exhibition
2013 Requiem
2013『E』exhibition
Current:
・Director and hair designer at MINX Aoyama Hair Salon;
・Hair and makeup artist for beauty industry magazines, common press, and fashion brands;
・Teacher for hair dressing and makeup at training session and workshops
Insert artist’s Name’s work has garnered support for its natural and edgy design; new styles continue to
gain popularity among customers and the beauty industry magazines as well.
Excellence in art enriches the spirit; excellence in design enriches the person.
I believe that this can only be achieved through a fine balance.
I continue to live my life using art and design in order to brighten the world.
〜Exhibition(Oil Painting)〜
【Title】Lucky Us!
【Contents】
What makes us happy?
It is essential to think an answer to this question, as the pursuit of happiness is imperative for all of us.
Majority of people might agree to say that when society satisfies one’s profound need supposed to bring happiness. However, there should be a variety of answers to this, since the definition of “happiness” is under a huge umbrella of the term.
Looking for their own concept of happiness, two artists have tried to sublimate the moment when they feel pleasure to paintings. "We're so lucky.", the two artists say.
Through this exhibition, we hope that you enjoy seeing a new appearance of happiness which was unexpectedly produced by their work.
Thank you.
【Date】2017/1/27(f)〜2/1(w)
【Address】
Omotesando Hills, 4-12-10, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001, Japan
得重聖治 作家略歴 Biography of Seiji Tokushige
【1997/4】東京芸術大学 絵画科 油画専攻科 入学
[1997/4] Entered into Tokyo National University of the Arts (B.F.A/Oil Painting)
【1997/4】大分県玖珠町 【軒先市】(S)
[1997/4] Solo Exhibition, Nokisaki-Ichi, Kusu, Oita
【1997/4】神奈川県鎌倉 【五鐘洞ギャラリー】 すてきなタイミング展(G)
[1997/4] Group Show, Gosyodo-Gallery, “Well-Timed” Exhibition, Kamakura, Kanagawa
【2001 】東京芸術大学 絵画科 油画専攻科 卒業
[2001] Graduated from Tokyo National University of the Arts (B.F.A/Oil Painting)
【2001 】日仏現代作家展(入選)
[2001] Selected for the “Japan-France Modern Artist” Exhibition
【2002 】サロン デ ボザール展 (知事賞),(入選)
[2002] Awarded the Mayer’s prize at the “Salon De Beaux” Exhibition
【2002 】大分県玖珠町 【トキハホール】(S)
[2002] Solo Exhibition, TOKIWA-hall, Kusmachi, Oita
【2003 】大分県九重町 【介護施設 渓和】 僕のいのり展(S)
[2003] Solo Exhibition “My Wish”, Keiwa-Nursing Home, Kokonoe, Oita
【2003 】大分県大分市 【アートプラザ】 FOUR ROOMS展(G)
[2003] Group Show, Art Plaza, “Four Rooms” Exhibition, Oita,Oita
【2003 】尾道の四季展 (入選)
[2003] Selected for Onomichi Four Seasons Exhibition
【2008/3】西脇市サムホール大賞展(入選)
[2008/3] Selected for the “Grand Prix of Nishiwaki city Size-SM” Exhibition
【2010/9】大分県大分市 【アートプラザ】 ART FACTORY展(G)
[2010/9] Group Show, Art Plaza, “Art Factory” Exhibition, Oita, Oita
【2011/6】東京青山一丁目 【Space Kids】 tricolore展(G)
[2011/6] Group Show, Space Kids, “tricolore” Exhibition, Aoyama, Tokyo
【2011/12】東京都練馬区 【ぶな】 音とアートのクリスマス展(G)
[2011/12] Group Show, Buna, “Christmas of Sound and Art” Exhibition, Nerima, Tokyo
【2012/3】ドイツ ベルリン 【Gallery DEN】 Re:3.11展(G)
[2012/3] Group Show, Gallery DEN, “Re: 3.11” Exhibition, Berlin, Germany
【2012/8】東京都品川区 【O美術館】 F展(G)
[2013/8] Group Show, O musium, “F” Exhibition, Shinagawa, Tokyo
【2013/1】 アメリカ ロサンゼルス 【日米文化会館】 Open Call for ART! 展(G)
[2013/1] Group Show, Japan-America culture center, “Open Call for ART!” Exhibition, L.A. America
【2013/3】ドイツ ベルリン 【在ドイツ日本国大使館】 Requiem展(G)
[2013/3] Group Show, Japan embassy, “Requiem” Exhibition, Berlin, Germany
【2013/8】東京都渋谷区 【ギャラリー LE DECO 5】 E展(G)
[2013/8] Group Show, Gallery LE DECO 5, “E” Exhibition, Shibuya, Tokyo
【2015/6】ドイツ ベルリン 【在ドイツ日本国大使館】 七色展(G)
[2015/6] Group Show, Japan embassy, “Seven Colors” Exhibition, Berlin, Germany
【2016 】東京都渋谷区 【ギャラリー同潤会】 Blindsihgt(S)
[2016] Solo Exhibition “Blindsihgt”, Gallery Dojunkai, Omotesando, Tokyo
2000 Begun career as a hair stylist at MINX in Tokyo
Involved in photography, film-making, painting, leathercraft and other fields after relocating to Tokyo
2001 Influenced by terrorist attacks on September 11th, reconfirming the importance of arts or artists alike
Began a backpacking trek around the world
Started project "[insert English title]," realizing that styling and photographing hair is a form of universal
communication
2007 Inspired by New York exhibit of artists Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko to change style to
abstract painting
2008 Inspired by the beauty, and depth of color at Cenote, Mexico. Started work in abstract expression to
capture the feelings of seeing color in nature
Created abstract paintings and released them after 2008
2011 Tricolore exhibition
Yokohama International Triennale of Contemporary Art『 shin・minatomura』
2012『F』exhibition
2013 Requiem
2013『E』exhibition
Current:
・Director and hair designer at MINX Aoyama Hair Salon;
・Hair and makeup artist for beauty industry magazines, common press, and fashion brands;
・Teacher for hair dressing and makeup at training session and workshops
Insert artist’s Name’s work has garnered support for its natural and edgy design; new styles continue to
gain popularity among customers and the beauty industry magazines as well.
Excellence in art enriches the spirit; excellence in design enriches the person.
I believe that this can only be achieved through a fine balance.
I continue to live my life using art and design in order to brighten the world.