Considering a Life with Light in Jimbocho, Amidst the Autumn Used Book Fair

The exhibition features light from *tōmyōki* (oil lamps) crafted from iron by Jun Tanaka, a metal artist whose diverse work ranges from objects and everyday tools to large-scale architectural pieces.



Ethereal objects, created by artisans who once produced Shiro Kuramata's acrylic works, encase dandelion seeds in acrylic, creating a sense of weightlessness. These are illuminated by the soft glow of Japan's cutting-edge OLED lighting technology.



Beneath this gentle illumination, visitors can peruse and contemplate rare books related to daily life.—Enjoy the long autumn evenings with light that creates a relaxed and luxurious atmosphere.



For this exhibition, Bohemian's Guild, a rare bookshop located on Suzuran Street in Jimbocho, has curated and will be selling used books centered around the theme of "life."




"Kurashi to Akari"

Dates: Saturday, October 26 – Sunday, November 10, 2013

Hours: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Closed Thursdays

*Artist present on the 26th

Venue: 51% Tokyo

1F, Takeda Building, 1-37 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Tel. 03-5577-6293

http://5wari1bu.jp/



Jun Tanaka (Metal Artist)

Born in Tokyo. Graduated from the Art Crafts Department of Tokyo Metropolitan Kogei High School in 2000. Studied under metal artist Kenji Io from 2000-2001. Graduated from the Metal Crafts Course, Department of Industrial Design, Takaoka Junior College of Art and Design (now University of Toyama) in 2003. Studied under metal artist Nobuo Matsuoka from 2005-2011. Became independent in 2011. His work explores a connection with nature through metal, while also engaging in creations related to architectural spaces.

http://s-a-h-i.com/01/



Takao Inoue (Objects / OLED Lighting)

While primarily a cinematographer for film and video, his deep exploration of light and design led him to establish Studio Sool at IID Setagaya Monozukuri Gakko, where he served as director for five years. He later founded the Lighting Art Gallery on the former site of Kuramata Design's "Piacere," supported by the Yamagiwa Art Foundation. He is also deeply involved in the design and development of OLED lighting.

http://www.el-techno.co.jp/product.html



Bohemian's Guild (Rare Books)

A long-established rare bookshop on Suzuran Street in Jimbocho, with over 80 years of history. They specialize in art books, exhibition catalogs, and criticism, alongside a wide range of genres including design, architecture, photography, performing arts, philosophy, and thought. Their valuable collections are also featured at art fairs.

http://www.natsume-books.com/