Ancient craft techniques are the focus of the exhibition organized by the Combridge Corporation Institution, in Tokyo
Submitted at Jan 12, 2018, 12:51 PM
Inami Choukoku, traditional Japanese wood carving technique and some tools. (Divulgação)
On January 19, Galeria Deco, in São Paulo, opens to the public the exhibition Koguei Art at Casa Brasileira. Among the works are pieces made with washi paper – a technique listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2015.
Eleven different and ancient techniques of “Koguei” Art will be presented to visitors through pieces signed by Japanese artists and their descendants. “The aim of the exhibition is to promote an important part of Japanese culture in Brazil,” comment the Brazilian curators, Marisa Ota and Igor Miyahara.
About Koguei Art
Koguei Art is a Japanese artistic form that has as its theme and objective the creation of objects from natural elements. The artists make the pieces by hand, using different techniques, and try to bring life to water, earth, wood, iron and fire, which are basic components of nature. Later, materials such as fabrics, glass, steel were also incorporated.
Exhibition Service - “Koguei Art in the Brazilian House”
When?
From January 19th to February 2nd.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Saturdays and Sundays, from 11am to 6pm. (Open on the 25th, a public holiday, from 11am to 6pm).
As?
Free entry.
Where?
Deco Gallery - Tel. (11) 3289 7067
