Koganecho Bazaar 2014 “Super Open Studio NETWORK” Experience Report!
The international art exhibition "Virtual Community Asia Koganecho Bazaar 2014" is still full of excitement and various events are being held, but this time Magcal is the guest artist Super Open Studio NETWORK * Since then, I have been participating in the SOS program.
SOS was founded in 2013 by Kenji Ide, Kei Kato, Masaaki Kuno, and Kazuaki Yamane, and is a network program that shows in real time the production sites of collaborative studios of artists scattered around the Sagamihara area. name. This time, SOS will be participating in Golden Cho Bazaar 2014 and will be holding a tour from Koganecho to Sagamihara's joint ateliers. The name is “Super Open Studio Network Tour (SOS Tour)”! While viewing the exhibition, I wondered, ``What kind of environment do the artists create their works in?'' There must be many people who have wondered this. This SOS tour is a special project that takes you out of Koganecho, Yokohama, and allows you to experience such a valuable site live.
Please take a look at the report below about the contents of the tour that I participated in.
Magcal participated in their memorable first tour on September 23rd. A wagon is displayed (parked) at the SOS exhibition booth in Koganecho, and we will depart for Sagamihara in this vehicle on the day of the tour.
Then, get on the SOS tour bus and let's depart! By the way, participation is free! Those who wish to participate can complete their reservation by simply applying from the website.
*Return is at your own expense.
▼Official website (Click here for tour reservations)
http://www.superopenstudio.net
Artist Kenji Ide
On the day of the event, Kenji Ide, a member of SOS and an artist who himself has a studio in Sagamihara, served as our guide.
On the way to Sagamihara, we listened to explanations of the graffiti painted on the roads and other unknown facts about Sagamihara before arriving at the first studio in about 90 minutes.
Art Space Kaikas'
Members: Miho Abe, Shingo Miura, Kentaro Mori
The first studio is Art Space Kaikas' . Started in 2013, the exhibition is currently planned and produced by three artists. The house itself is a studio, and the wall has been removed and the space has been renovated to create a clean space that can be used not only for work but also for exhibitions.
On the day of the tour, there were 6 instructions: ``The Art Work to Make The Works.'' '' is currently being held, and as the title suggests, the work is created by following six instructions.The works on display were created by fellow member Shingo Miura, following the instructions of studio member Kentaro Mori. .
By giving a title to something created based on someone else's instructions, this work has a very refreshing feeling of incorporating someone else's image as one's own.
From the left in the photo is artist Shingo Miura. The work on the right of the photo was made according to the instructions: ``Gather the candies and spread them out on the table.Make sure the lines at the edges are straight and neat.'' The title is ``In the beginning it was just for fun.'' 》
Next we arrived at TANA Studio , which is also used by Mr. Ide, a tourist. A joint atelier opened in 2005 in a rented corner of a factory, led by alumni of Tama Art University.
We also hold events that bring together a wide range of members, from paintings to performances and videos. One of the great attractions of the SOS tour is that you can visit these studios as they are located on private land.
TANAStudio members: Kenji Ide, Emi Abe, Noriko Kawana, Katsura Tagami, Taichi Nakamura
When you open the shutter, you'll find an organized desk space and a huge exhibition space! I want a space like this too... The large number of drawings in the photo are the works of Taichi Nakamura.
From the left of the photo, Mr. Ide explains the drawings and works by Taichi Nakamura. Another appeal of the tour is that you can listen to the commentary directly.
From the left of the photo: A scene from “Namida-kun” and the sculptures used in the video
We also had the opportunity to view Mr. Ide's work ``Namida-kun'' with his own commentary.
This video work is a video work in which Mr. Ide travels around various places while acting together with his partner (a sculpture). Watching the sea, eating ice cream, and smoking a cigarette together, the work (partner) acts together while talking to you, and the way the work (partner) gradually changes, gives the impression that emotions are being born.
REV members: Yutaka Aoki, Naoya Kinoshita, Kota Sasaki, Nobuyasu Sato, Kana Matsumoto, Nana Matsumoto, Rimi Miyakoshi, Kazuaki Yamane
The next studio I visited was REV, which is close to TANA Studio.
This studio is run mainly by artists from Tokyo Zokei University, and is in its fourth year since opening this year. Although the studio focuses on paintings, it also actively creates prints, three-dimensional works, and various other works.With its high ceilings and huge walls, you can definitely say that it is a studio that focuses on paintings. By the way, it is said to be the largest studio in the neighborhood that can produce flat surfaces.
Kota Sasaki in progress and the work storage space on the second floor
Various masterpieces were being produced in the studio.
This studio not only has a production area, but also a storage space for your works!
For artists, the location of their work is just as troublesome as the location of their creation. Share Studio is very important in terms of solving such problems.
By the way, we started talking about how delicious the coffee here was, and as a courtesy, I received some of the coffee I had heard about. Thank you for the meal! !
From left: Studio members Nana Matsumoto, Kazuaki Yamane, and Kota Sasaki
And the tour finally arrives at the Kunsthaus!
Kunsthaus was founded in 1996 by students from Tokyo Zokei University looking for a space to create after graduating, and is currently used by 10 artists as a space to primarily create three-dimensional works. The spacious workshop is mainly for three-dimensional artists, and is equipped with equipment for all genres, from iron to wood carving. I learned a lot just by looking around each room and seeing the process by which three-dimensional works are actually created.
Kunsthaus members: Nobuyoshi Arai, Hitoshi Utsumi, Nozomu Uchida, Dai Sasaki, Moe Nakamura, Toshimichi Nozu, Takuhiro Fukui, Shotaro Hokari, Sachiko Miki, Yusuke Yoshi
The studio is equipped with a variety of tools and can perform everything from welding to painting.
Photo left: A pedestal for striking iron. Many different sizes are available to match your size.
Photo right: Gallery space attached to the studio. The work in the foreground on display is by Nozomi Uchida, and the work in the back is by Sachiko Miki. Even if you look at the finished work, you won't be able to tell how it was made...
From left: Studio members Nozomi Uchida, Sachiko Miki, and Takuhiro Fukui
After the tour, we had a barbecue at the Kunsthaus and had a great time with all the local artists!
*This is not always required.
By the way, the studios we tour vary depending on the schedule, so future tours will have different courses than those in this article. In addition, even if you are unable to participate in the tour, workshops will be held at each studio on Saturdays and Sundays from September 27th (Saturday) to November 9th (Sunday) under the name "042 art area project 2014 SUPER OPEN STUDIO". , public productions, events, etc. will be held. *Opening schedule varies depending on each studio.
If you are unable to participate in the tour but would like to see it, I think it would be a good idea to visit Sagamihara during that period.
The above is my report on the SOS tour, but I'm really satisfied that I was able to participate in such a wonderful tour and it was free! The remaining tours are September 27th (Saturday), 28th (Sunday), October 18th (Saturday), 19th (Sunday), 25th (Saturday), 26th (Sunday), November 9th (Saturday), and 2nd (Sunday). There will be a total of 8 tours, so if you would like to take part in the tour, please check out the website.
I would like to wholeheartedly recommend the SOS tour. To all the SOS members who provided such a wonderful tour. To all the artists I met on the day. I'm really thankful to you! !
Finally, a commemorative photo with all the participants and artists!
▼Super Open Studio Network Tour Apply here!
http://www.superopenstudio.net
8 times in total: 9/27 (Sat), 28 (Sun), 10/18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 11/1 (Sat), 2 (Sun)
[Time] 13:00-18:00 (Ending time may vary depending on the situation.)
[Departure point] Koganecho Bazaar Super Open Studio NETWORK exhibition venue
[Arrival location] Disband at Sagamihara City Hashimoto Station
[Capacity] 6 people (first come first served)
[Participation fee] Free (however, if there is an event such as a BBQ, there is a donation system)
