The second chapter of Tokyo Story 2013, an exhibition of the product of fiscal 2012 residencies, presents Artist, a collaborative work by Hiroshi Ashikaga, Ichiro Endo, and Takashi Kuribayashi.

 

Kuribayashi questions the nature of the boundary lines that exist in all environments. Endo, with his entire body, powerfully delivers a simple message to all mankind: "to the future." With a pinhole camera, Ashikaga quietly reveals the workings of man and nature in the eternal flow of time.

 

Each of these artists employs a different style and approach, yet taking part in residencies at the same time led to an exchange of experiences and ideas that fostered a deep resonance among them. Saying that "regardless of the situation, we just have to think seriously about 'what needs to be done now' and about the presentation," they began the project using their own bodies and senses as tools in exposing "the artist as self" and what it means to "live as an artist" who faces the world cautiously and sensitively. Over the course of the show, these artists who are themselves their own works of art will transform the exhibition space.

 

In addition, the exhibition marks the resumption of activity at Tokyo Wonder Site Shibuya after a yearlong hiatus. Since opening in 2005, TWS Shibuya has been a bold pioneer in exploring new territory with creators, and we hope you will join us in welcoming its new beginning.

■Participating Creator

TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence organizes public program, "OPEN STUDIO" which is for the public to see the creative process of residing creators to communicate and to exchange ideas about their works. In each studio, creators present the progress of their works or research in various ways.　Please don't miss this precious opportunity! 

Schedule:

Also, performances by faifai and Saiko T. Kase will take place!

16:45-

@302

Saiko T. Kase "Life-time Project - The Signing" 

In 2011, I formalized a life time project that began in 2008. The currently ongoing project consists of the collection of my finger and toe nail clippings, head hair shaved off at the end of the year, and my ashes collected after cremation. This project will culminate in a posthumous exhibition collecting all materials gathered to this point.  I intend to sign my testament in the presence of the witnesses.

17:30-
@411
FAIFAI / Ayami Sasaki
FAIFAI makes new theater piece here in the studio 411 at TWS Aoyama.
As for the start, in this Open Studio, let's discuss title of the new piece with us!

TWS-Emerging invites the same 100 artists to participate in another exhibition, and those chosen are put on display at Tokyo Wonder Site Hongo. For this year, 20 young artists were picked to show their works. Not only does each of the selected artists have their own individual exhibition, they are also invited to participate in a number of programs at TWS to raise their profiles and expand their activities. They are eligible to exhibit their works in the TEAM program at Tokyo Wonder Site Shibuya for example or take part in residency programs at Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence as well as overseas residencies under TWS's international exchange programs.

TWS-Emerging invites the same 100 artists to participate in another exhibition, and those chosen are put on display at Tokyo Wonder Site Hongo. For this year, 20 young artists were picked to show their works. Not only does each of the selected artists have their own individual exhibition, they are also invited to participate in a number of programs at TWS to raise their profiles and expand their activities. They are eligible to exhibit their works in the TEAM program at Tokyo Wonder Site Shibuya for example or take part in residency programs at Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence as well as overseas residencies under TWS's international exchange programs.

TWS-Emerging invites the same 100 artists to participate in another exhibition, and those chosen are put on display at Tokyo Wonder Site Hongo. For this year, 20 young artists were picked to show their works. Not only does each of the selected artists have their own individual exhibition, they are also invited to participate in a number of programs at TWS to raise their profiles and expand their activities. They are eligible to exhibit their works in the TEAM program at Tokyo Wonder Site Shibuya for example or take part in residency programs at Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence as well as overseas residencies under TWS's international exchange programs.