Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., which plans and operates IDEE, will host "Forming Shadows," an exhibition and sales event by Belfast-based ceramic artist Derek Wilson from July 14 to August 15, 2023, at the IDEE Gallery attached to IDEE TOKYO (Gransta Tokyo B1F, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).
IDEE hosts various special exhibitions as part of its "Life in Art" project, with the aim of making art more accessible to people in their daily lives. Ryohin Keikaku is also implementing IDEE's "Life in Art" project at MUJI stores to promote a life filled with art. Derek Wilson's works are connected to the Life in Art concept that IDEE has proposed to date, and this will be the second time the exhibition has been held, following the first in 2021.
Derek Wilson's ceramic works are characterized by geometric forms inspired by British Constructivism and other movements, matte glazes and gentle colors. The complex, abstract shapes are created by hand using a potter's wheel in his own studio. The conceptual objects, born from skilled craftsmanship and a minimalist aesthetic, stand quietly in space, yet reveal various expressions as the light passes.
A total of 50 works are scheduled to be exhibited at this exhibition, including vases and wall-hanging objects as well as Japan's first freestanding objects.
■Major works
Wall Sculpture Size S/M/L
187,000 yen - 352,000 yen
Vessel A Size S/M/L
121,000 yen - 242,000 yen
Vessel B size S/M/L
121,000 yen - 242,000 yen
3D Sculpture size S/M/L
291,500 yen - 594,000 yen
Bowl size M/L
121,000 yen - 198,000 yen
■Message from the artist regarding the exhibition
The works I created for this exhibition were born from my desire to explore whether it was possible to elevate the concrete object of vessels into an abstract form. "Vessels," which have the function of holding things and are reminiscent of everyday tools, are developed into abstract forms, creating objects that serve as art that enrich everyday life. The surface texture and shadows of my works are universal elements that stimulate my thinking and creativity. In contrast to the permanence and solidity of the ceramic form, the way the light and shadow reflected on the object shift and change depending on where you view it and how you place it expresses transience and impermanence.
‘Shadows provide contrast and give form to the light’
"Light and shade of shadow give shape to light."
In Praise of Shadows Junichiro Tanizaki
Junichiro Tanizaki "In Praise of Shadows"
■Derek Wilson
Ceramic artist/conceptual artist. After training in ceramics at the Irish Design & Crafts Council, she earned a degree from Belfast Art School. With a focus on simplicity, she creates tableware and objects that combine craft and modern design. She currently works from her Belfast studio and regularly holds lectures and workshops. She has exhibited widely internationally and her work is held in public and private collections. https://www.derekwilsonceramics.com
Store Information
IDEE TOKYO
IDEE's new concept store opened on the B1 floor of Gransta Tokyo, JR East's largest in-station shopping mall.
https://www.idee-online.com/shop/contents1/ideetokyo.aspx
IDEE
Based on the theme of "Exploring lifestyles and living with an aesthetic sense," the store offers a selection of domestic and international miscellaneous goods, art, and books, with a focus on original furniture designs. It also operates a cafe and a green space. An interior brand that aims to encourage a free and playful lifestyle that is colored in a way that is unique to each individual, without being bound by any one style or value system.
IDEE hosts various special exhibitions as part of its "Life in Art" project, with the aim of making art more accessible to people in their daily lives. Ryohin Keikaku is also implementing IDEE's "Life in Art" project at MUJI stores to promote a life filled with art. Derek Wilson's works are connected to the Life in Art concept that IDEE has proposed to date, and this will be the second time the exhibition has been held, following the first in 2021.
Derek Wilson's ceramic works are characterized by geometric forms inspired by British Constructivism and other movements, matte glazes and gentle colors. The complex, abstract shapes are created by hand using a potter's wheel in his own studio. The conceptual objects, born from skilled craftsmanship and a minimalist aesthetic, stand quietly in space, yet reveal various expressions as the light passes.
A total of 50 works are scheduled to be exhibited at this exhibition, including vases and wall-hanging objects as well as Japan's first freestanding objects.
■Major works
Wall Sculpture Size S/M/L
187,000 yen - 352,000 yen
Vessel A Size S/M/L
121,000 yen - 242,000 yen
Vessel B size S/M/L
121,000 yen - 242,000 yen
3D Sculpture size S/M/L
291,500 yen - 594,000 yen
Bowl size M/L
121,000 yen - 198,000 yen
■Message from the artist regarding the exhibition
The works I created for this exhibition were born from my desire to explore whether it was possible to elevate the concrete object of vessels into an abstract form. "Vessels," which have the function of holding things and are reminiscent of everyday tools, are developed into abstract forms, creating objects that serve as art that enrich everyday life. The surface texture and shadows of my works are universal elements that stimulate my thinking and creativity. In contrast to the permanence and solidity of the ceramic form, the way the light and shadow reflected on the object shift and change depending on where you view it and how you place it expresses transience and impermanence.
‘Shadows provide contrast and give form to the light’
"Light and shade of shadow give shape to light."
In Praise of Shadows Junichiro Tanizaki
Junichiro Tanizaki "In Praise of Shadows"
■Derek Wilson
Ceramic artist/conceptual artist. After training in ceramics at the Irish Design & Crafts Council, she earned a degree from Belfast Art School. With a focus on simplicity, she creates tableware and objects that combine craft and modern design. She currently works from her Belfast studio and regularly holds lectures and workshops. She has exhibited widely internationally and her work is held in public and private collections. https://www.derekwilsonceramics.com
■Derek Wilson Exhibition and Sales Event "Forming Shadows"
Dates: Friday, July 14th – Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
Location: IDEE Gallery, adjacent to IDEE TOKYO (free admission)
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
JR East Tokyo Station Gransta Tokyo B1F Square Zero Area No. 48
Business Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Telephone: 03-5224-8861
*Business hours may be subject to change. Please contact the store for details.
*If using from outside the ticket gates, please purchase a ticket or admission ticket (140 yen) that includes JR East Tokyo Station in the section before entering.
Exhibition Information
https://www.idee.co.jp/shop/news/202306/derek-wilson-2023.html
*The IDEE brand website introduces exhibition information and select products. Products can only be purchased at "IDEE TOKYO" stores.
Dates: Friday, July 14th – Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
Location: IDEE Gallery, adjacent to IDEE TOKYO (free admission)
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
JR East Tokyo Station Gransta Tokyo B1F Square Zero Area No. 48
Business Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Telephone: 03-5224-8861
*Business hours may be subject to change. Please contact the store for details.
*If using from outside the ticket gates, please purchase a ticket or admission ticket (140 yen) that includes JR East Tokyo Station in the section before entering.
Exhibition Information
https://www.idee.co.jp/shop/news/202306/derek-wilson-2023.html
*The IDEE brand website introduces exhibition information and select products. Products can only be purchased at "IDEE TOKYO" stores.
Store Information
IDEE TOKYO
IDEE's new concept store opened on the B1 floor of Gransta Tokyo, JR East's largest in-station shopping mall.
https://www.idee-online.com/shop/contents1/ideetokyo.aspx
IDEE
Based on the theme of "Exploring lifestyles and living with an aesthetic sense," the store offers a selection of domestic and international miscellaneous goods, art, and books, with a focus on original furniture designs. It also operates a cafe and a green space. An interior brand that aims to encourage a free and playful lifestyle that is colored in a way that is unique to each individual, without being bound by any one style or value system.
