Programs

Masayuki Kanda / Kengo Takahashi / Beniko Motonaga

Wearable Art

dates
5/27 wed. - 6/8 mon.
hours
10:00-20:00
location
Osaka Takashimaya Department Store, 6th Floor, in front of the art gallery

The exhibition features a variety of accessories created by three artists, each possessing artistic value while also being wearable.

 

Masayuki Kanda

Characterized by vibrant, vitamin-inspired colors and mosaic-like kilnwork, her work features original objects and vessels, utilizing glassmaking techniques and sensibilities acquired in Scandinavia. Her accessories, which haven't been featured in recent solo exhibitions, also hint at a distinctly Japanese aesthetic.

Kengo Takahashi

The artist creates works primarily using precision casting techniques with aluminum. Having studied a wide range of methods, from traditional metal casting techniques to cutting-edge technology, they pursue the possibilities of new expression through their fusion. Through materials and techniques, they aim to create a unique worldview that transcends time and culture. As a contemporary artist, they are popular for their meticulous production techniques and exquisitely chosen motifs. They are now unveiling their first collection of accessories, allowing viewers to experience their charm more intimately.

Beniko Motonaga

These accessories, such as barrettes, are created in the same way as art pieces made with layers of vibrant acrylic paint. Their interesting shapes and beautiful colors make them truly unique wearable art. They will be exhibited alongside cool silver jewelry, which you might not believe is by the same artist.

Artist / Brand

Masayuki Kanda

Born in Tokyo in 1956. Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Three-Dimensional Design, Glass Course in 1982. Participated in the '96 Japan Glass Exhibition in 1996 (and has exhibited at every exhibition since). Received the Japan Glass Art Association Award at the 2nd KOGANEZAKI - Forms of Vessels - Contemporary Glass Exhibition in 2003. Received the Encouragement Award at the 2nd Contemporary Glass Grand Prize Exhibition, Toyama 2005. Currently serves as the Chairman of the Japan Glass Art Association.

Kengo Takahashi

Born in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1982. Graduated from the Department of Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2010. Part-time lecturer at the Metal Casting Laboratory, Department of Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts from 2015 to 2018. Completed the doctoral program in the field of Crafts (Metal Casting), major in Fine Arts, at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2022.

Beniko Motonaga

Born in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1968. Graduated from the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Arts, Osaka University of Arts in 1991. Received the Ashiya City Art Association Award at the 51st Ashiya City Exhibition in 1998. Selected for the Japan Jewelry Art Exhibition in 1998. Selected for the 17th Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition in 1999 (and again in 2000). Held the Koko Motonaga Exhibition (Takashimaya, Osaka) in 2005.

Gallery

Osaka Takashimaya Department Store

A long-established department store serving as a landmark in the Osaka Minami district. The store is directly connected to Namba Stations on the Nankai Electric Railway and the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, offering a wide variety of ladies’ fashion, cosmetics, and sundries.

5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka