This time we will introduce:
Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan Philippe Weisbecker's view of Japan
Philip Weisbecker uses his unique sensibility to simply depict the charm of ordinary objects found in everyday scenes.
He is also an artist with deep ties to Japan, having spent four months in Kyoto as an artist-in-residence invited by the French government.
Recently, he has also worked on the design of the official poster for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Two Saws | 2020 © Miyamoto Toshiaki
The wonderful things that Philip Weisbecker found in his life in Japan,
This exhibition features a variety of motifs, including road barriers, trash cans, trucks, wooden and concrete buildings seen around town, landscapes with tatami mats, wood grain, and carpentry tools.
Meguro Ward | 2020 © Toshiaki Miyamoto
For use with PET bottles | 2020 ©Toshiaki Miyamoto
A three-dimensional expression that utilizes the differences in the appearance of lines, colors, and art materials.
It's very simple yet profound.
Weisbecker expresses the true beauty that exists in the things that exist in our daily lives.
The aesthetic eye he has for the subjects he paints is surely possible because he can see the inner beauty of things, the "beauty of utility."
CAHIER 96 PAGES | 1998©Toshiaki Miyamoto
The exhibition also features production notes, materials, and favorite tools that are rarely seen anywhere else, and there is also a video showing the artist's stylish atelier in Paris.
In addition, the exhibition "Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan" is being held.
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum is the only museum of carpentry tools in Japan.
The museum itself is a place where you can experience the techniques of artisans firsthand, with the skills of traditional craftsmen scattered throughout. The beautiful building alone is worth a visit. Of course, the permanent exhibition is also well worth seeing!
Please enjoy the "beauty of utility" as expressed by Weisbecker.
Thanks to the generosity of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, we have received direct mail, which will be distributed at the stores listed below.
(If you bring the DM you will receive a special discount)
MidiUmi Kyoto Isetan store, MILKSOP Namba store
Philip Weisbecker © Miyamoto Toshiaki
Philippe Weisbecker
Philip Weisbecker
Born in 1942, he graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Decoratifs (Paris) in 1966. He moved to New York City in 1968 and began his career there. After working on numerous illustrations for American advertisements and editorials, he returned to France in 2006. He began creating artwork in earnest and has continued to exhibit in Europe, the United States, and Japan. In 2002, he stayed at Villa Kujoyama, an artist-in-residence program run by the Institut Français du Japon. He has also worked extensively in Japan, winning awards both domestically and internationally, including from JAGDA, NYADC, and Tokyo ADC. He also worked on the official poster for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. His collections include "Philippe Weisbecker Works in Progress" (Pie International) and "HAND TOOLS" (888 Books).
For more information on the exhibition "Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan," please see the link below.
https://www.dougukan.jp/special_exhibition/weisbecker_kobe
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, a public interest incorporated foundation
7-5-1 Kumanaicho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
*Dates, times, and event information may be subject to change to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please check the official website for the latest information.
