Some seventy minutes away from Ikebukuro, deep in the mountains of Ogose there is a charming wooden house known as Yamanekoken (Wild Cat House). This somewhat intriguing place was build back in the seventies with particular attention to acoustics so it could facilitate music performances and the enjoyment of listening to recordings. Ever since its completion, Yamenkoken has been the home of cats and dogs, countless performances, art exhibitions and soon it will even be the prime location for a movie shoot.
After two years Studio Uamou returns to Yamanekoken for a very special exhibition in collaboration with painter and artist Mai Nagamoto.
“Nostalgie”, as the title implies, exhibits painted works and customised figures that were born from a sense of nostalgia. Ayako Takagi has created a vast body work using coloured pencils and crayons to invoke memories of a childhood passed. A set of 50 customised soft vinyl figures, including two Big Uamou Figures, will be displayed along-side well over 30 drawings especially created for the exhibition. Mai Nagamoto has customised a Big Uamou as well which will be displayed along a selection of new painted works and a small run of hand-made ”Yamanekomou” statuettes.
It might be a tiny bit remote from the center of Tokyo but it will definitely be rewarding for all who will make the effort to travel to Yamanekoken. Enjoying art, music and the excellent food served by the owner, all within the peaceful embrace of the mountain forest will make for a trip not easily forgotten.
Keep an eye on these pages as we will slowly introduce more work that will be featured on the”Nostalgie” exhibition.
NOSTALGIE EXHIBITION
Exploring the works of Ayako Takagi and Mai Nagamoto
September 4, 2015 (Fri) to October 25 (Sun)
Admission: free
GALLERY AND CAFE YAMANEKOKEN
Open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
11:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM (13 september open until 6:00 PM)
Saitama Prefecture, Iruma-gun
Ogose Ryu~ketani 137-5
TEL 049-292-3981
yamanekoken.info
※ Free Parking available for group reservations
NOSTALGIE – AYAKO TAKAGI & MAI NAGAMOTO EXHIBITION-
UAMOU作者・高木綾子と、画家・ナガモトマイによる、ふたり展「NOSTALGIE」が、埼玉県越生の山中にあるギャラリィ&カフェ山猫軒にて10月25日(日)まで開催中。
ノスタルジーをテーマに、絵と立体作品を発表。
2015年 9月4日(金)～10月25日(日)
ギャラリィ&カフェ 山猫軒
営業日:金・土・日・祝日 / 11：00AM ～ 7:00PM
埼玉県入間郡越生町龍ヶ谷137-5
TEL 049-292-3981
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