The International Triennial of Tapestry is an international tapestry exhibition held every 3 years in Lodz, Poland. This year, it opens on 10th May, 2010.
Keiko Kawashima is the commissioner who selected 5 Japanese artists: Chika Ogi, Noriko Narahira, Yoriko Murayama, Kinuyo Yoshimizu and myself, Suzumi Noda. 130 artists have been selected from 51 countries, to be presented at the Central Textile Museum. I will show an artwork featuring obi sashes. In spring 2009, I held a show at Gion Konishi Gallery in Kyoto which is part of this series.
As I'm unable to attend the opening, I won't know who will receive the Abakanowicz -made trophies (gold, silver and bronze), but I think I'll be able to find out from other members of the Japanese contingent who will be present. When I get the news, I'll report it on this website. This exhibition will be held until autumn (6 months). I hope to visit, as well as go to Prague in Czechoslovakia and visit Jan Švankmajer's Art Gallery .
Concept: Words Possessing Value as Commodities: Tradition
Primarily, craft is integral to our life. If we don't use it, vitality and life are lost in a moment. Traditionally, craft objects are put on show and become research objects at museums and galleries. They are indeed beautiful in themselves but I feel that they should be used in daily life. Even though I am continually overwhelmed by traditional techniques when I see them, I try to create an innovative style which moves away from them.
Even when things are cut up small, they keep their style and beautiful upright standing.
