The film "Der Bärenhäuter" means "Man in Bearskin" in German

Trippen was born in Berlin in 1992 from the collaboration of Michael Ehler, a master craftsman who also worked on orthopedic shoes, and Angela Spietz, a fashion designer. The brand, which has won numerous design awards for its beautiful forms and exceptional comfort, boasts an international track record, including designing collection shoes for high-fashion houses like YOHJI YAMAMOTO and collaborating with renowned brands.

This exhibition features "Der Bärenhäuter" (meaning "Man in Bearskin" in German), a film by visual artist Yuichiro Tamura, capturing a scene of "a craftsman at work in the Trippen repair workshop on a certain day."

"Shoes that are worn for a long time, repaired repeatedly, are supported by hands like these. We created this work to introduce more people to the charm of the Trippen brand and to make our store a more open and free space. We hope it will be a film that those who love craftsmanship, not just Trippen, will want to see," Tamura says.





Yuichiro Tamura Exhibition
Period: Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Thursday, May 24, 2012, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
*Opening Event
Friday, May 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The film screening will be accompanied by a talk show with the artist. On this day only, the film will be projected large onto the store walls using a projector (Sponsorship: WASARA). *The store will close early at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 18th, due to event preparations.

Yuichiro TAMURA
Born in Toyama Prefecture in 1977. In 2010, his work "NIGHTLESS" received an Excellence Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival. He is currently a doctoral candidate in the Graduate School of Film and New Media at Tokyo University of the Arts. His major exhibitions include "This Too Must Be Admitted as Myself" directed by Masahiko Sato (21_21 DESIGN SIGHT). He works across various media, including photography, film, and performance.
http://www.damianoyurkiewich.com/