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Installation of light art work "Hikariori" at the entrance approach
A permanent art gallery has been set up in the lobby after renovation, and the light art work "Hikariori" newly installed at the entrance will color the approach that welcomes guests with ancient light.
Hotel entrance light art "Hikariori"
Kyoto-based artist Kyota Takahashi's work of light, "Hikari Ori", is a work of light that weaves thin threads of light into the latticework ceiling and walls, creating an effect that looks like threads spinning a fabric. We are creating a "textile of light" by spinning the space with light. "Kasane-irome", which was used by the people of the ancient Heian period to express the change of seasons in Kyoto by combining the colors of silk clothing, is reflected in each of the twenty-four solar terms. You can feel it.
The program "Seimei" from April 5th is Yamabuki no Kasane <blue x yellow>. Kiyomyo, which is said to be an abbreviation for Kiyomiki, is the time when everything is pure and lively. The yamabuki, which blooms after the cherry blossoms, leads the transition from spring to summer with its dazzling golden color. Ao Yamabuki's attack is expressed with a color arrangement of the scene of Yamabuki's flowers peeking through the blue leaves from the many Yamabuki's attacks.
The sensibility of the people of the Heian Palace who incorporated the beautiful colors of nature into their costumes while anticipating them a little. There are norms for Soirome, which respects the season, and the appropriate time to wear them is determined. Using a modern understanding of seasonal colors and sensibility of color schemes, we will create light that blends in with the seasonal landscape of Kyoto along with the changing nature of Kyoto.
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17:00-22:00 every day *The program is subject to change without notice.
Kyota Takahashi (Artist) Profile | Born in Kyoto in 1970. Living in Kyoto. 1995 Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture. Widely active in Japan and overseas, including public projections using light and images, installations, and performance performances. Lighting projects for buildings such as Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Tokyo Station 100th Anniversary Illumination, and Towada Art Center create dynamic and sculptural works of light. He has also worked on many large-scale participatory art projects such as “Dream Seeds”, “Hikari no Mi”, and “Hikari no Hanabatake” created with many people. |
Awards | 2022 KUKAN OF THE YEAR 2022 JAPAN KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2021 The 34th Kyoto Art and Culture Award, The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan 2020 Lighting Popularization Award 2020 Japan Architectural Arts and Crafts Association Award AACA Award (Best Award) 2018 Japan Architectural Arts and Crafts Association Awards Excellence Award and Arts and Crafts Award Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan Lighting Design Award Jury Special Award, Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan 2017 Lighting Popularization Award 2015 DSA Japan Kukan Design Award 2015 Excellence Award 2010 Kyoto City Art Newcomer Award 2008 Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Award Encouragement Award 2005 2005 Gotoh Memorial Cultural Award New Art Award, Kyoto Prefectural Arts and Crafts New Artists Selection Exhibition 2005 Grand Prize |
lobby art
In the renovated lobby, which has a more chic atmosphere, a permanent art gallery has been set up by the arts and crafts platform "B-OWND". The gallery exhibits craft works as art that expresses the beauty of Japan, focusing on the works of artists active in Kyoto.
In line with the hotel's concept of "Hospitality with the City", we express the charm of Kyoto and the spirit of hospitality. A line of works that richly color the. In addition, you can access the explanation page from the two-dimensional barcode installed near each exhibited work, and you can learn more about the hotel's thoughts on each work, artists, and works.
The production of the permanent gallery and the curation of the works will be the first efforts of B-OWND.
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An online market that handles crafts as the highest peak art that expresses the beauty of Japan, which started service in May 2019. By carefully introducing artists and works, we aim to be a platform that connects artists and buyers. Also, at B-OWND, digital work proof by blockchain
You can purchase the printed work.
*All images are images.