From May 14th to June 15th, 2021, IDEE Gallery, located inside IDEE TOKYO (Gransta Tokyo B1F, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), will be holding "small plants," an exhibition of works by Morrison Kobayashi, who creates sculptures primarily out of iron and other metals.
"While I was thinking about how to express the vitality and innate beauty of plants, I decided I wanted to try expressing the process of a plant decaying."
In order to express vitality, Morrison Kobayashi deliberately chose iron as a material to depict the process of plants decaying, and he uses iron to rust the wood to realistically depict plants with delicate expressiveness. The works, created by cutting and rusting steel plates with tin snips, are so beautiful they are hard to believe are made from metal.
This exhibition will feature approximately 40 metal sculptures depicting plants encountered by Morrison Kobayashi in the mountains. We hope you will enjoy the beautiful world of botanical sculptures.
"Small Plants"
As you ascend from the foot of the mountain to the 3,000-meter ridge, the vegetation gradually changes.
The small plants you discover along the way serve as guideposts to the summit.
This exhibition will document a journey through the mountains to encounter these tiny signposts.
We will also be showcasing some of the works exhibited at the 24th Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art, held this spring.
Morrison Kobayashi
State beach grass (Hepatica nobilis)
Earth-bound (Oojishibari)
Three types of alpine plants
[Artist profile]
Morrison Kobayashi
Worked at ID&E from 1995 to 1999 before going independent. Creates sculptures using metals, primarily iron. Received the Okamoto Toshiko Award at the 24th Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art. http://specialsource.jp/
【Basic information】
morison kobayashi exhibition "small plants"
Morrison Kobayashi Exhibition
Period | Friday, May 14th – Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
Artist presence days | Saturday, May 15th, Saturday, May 22nd
Location | ID&E Gallery, adjacent to ID&E TOKYO (free admission)
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Gransta Tokyo B1F, inside JR East Tokyo Station
Opening hours | 10:00 - 20:00
*The days the artist is present may change depending on the situation.
*Opening hours may be subject to change. Please contact the store for details. *If you are using the facility from outside the ticket gates, please purchase a ticket or admission ticket (140 yen) that includes JR East Tokyo Station in the route before entering. *We are taking measures to prevent the spread of infection, with consideration for the safety and health of our customers and employees.
▼Store information
ID&E TOKYO
ID&E TOKYO, a new business concept from IDÉE, has opened on the B1 floor of Gransta Tokyo, JR East's largest in-station commercial facility.
https://www.idee-online.com/shop/contents1/ideetokyo.aspx
▼IDÉE
Under the theme of "Exploring Life," ID&E is an interior brand that comprehensively handles original design furniture, interior accessories, greenery, art, music, and food and drink, helping people to realize a "truly rich and elegant lifestyle" that is in line with their own values and individuality. They are also running the "Life in Art" project, which allows people to feel closer to the artworks that decorate their spaces.
URL: www.idee.co.jp
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"While I was thinking about how to express the vitality and innate beauty of plants, I decided I wanted to try expressing the process of a plant decaying."
In order to express vitality, Morrison Kobayashi deliberately chose iron as a material to depict the process of plants decaying, and he uses iron to rust the wood to realistically depict plants with delicate expressiveness. The works, created by cutting and rusting steel plates with tin snips, are so beautiful they are hard to believe are made from metal.
This exhibition will feature approximately 40 metal sculptures depicting plants encountered by Morrison Kobayashi in the mountains. We hope you will enjoy the beautiful world of botanical sculptures.
"Small Plants"
As you ascend from the foot of the mountain to the 3,000-meter ridge, the vegetation gradually changes.
The small plants you discover along the way serve as guideposts to the summit.
This exhibition will document a journey through the mountains to encounter these tiny signposts.
We will also be showcasing some of the works exhibited at the 24th Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art, held this spring.
Morrison Kobayashi
State beach grass (Hepatica nobilis)Earth-bound (Oojishibari)Three types of alpine plants[Artist profile]
Morrison Kobayashi
Worked at ID&E from 1995 to 1999 before going independent. Creates sculptures using metals, primarily iron. Received the Okamoto Toshiko Award at the 24th Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art. http://specialsource.jp/
【Basic information】
morison kobayashi exhibition "small plants"
Morrison Kobayashi Exhibition
Period | Friday, May 14th – Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
Artist presence days | Saturday, May 15th, Saturday, May 22nd
Location | ID&E Gallery, adjacent to ID&E TOKYO (free admission)
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Gransta Tokyo B1F, inside JR East Tokyo Station
Opening hours | 10:00 - 20:00
*The days the artist is present may change depending on the situation.
*Opening hours may be subject to change. Please contact the store for details. *If you are using the facility from outside the ticket gates, please purchase a ticket or admission ticket (140 yen) that includes JR East Tokyo Station in the route before entering. *We are taking measures to prevent the spread of infection, with consideration for the safety and health of our customers and employees.
▼Store information
ID&E TOKYO
ID&E TOKYO, a new business concept from IDÉE, has opened on the B1 floor of Gransta Tokyo, JR East's largest in-station commercial facility.
https://www.idee-online.com/shop/contents1/ideetokyo.aspx
▼IDÉE
Under the theme of "Exploring Life," ID&E is an interior brand that comprehensively handles original design furniture, interior accessories, greenery, art, music, and food and drink, helping people to realize a "truly rich and elegant lifestyle" that is in line with their own values and individuality. They are also running the "Life in Art" project, which allows people to feel closer to the artworks that decorate their spaces.
URL: www.idee.co.jp
▼ Ryohin Keikaku Corporate Information Site
https://ryohin-keikaku.jp
Click here for company press release details
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