"Inner Light" Woven by Photographers Akiko Kimura and Masao Yamamoto | ART

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Inner Light Woven by Photographers Akiko Kimura and Masao Yamamoto

The brand “evam eva,” known for its comfortable knitwear designed for everyday wear, is holding a photography exhibition titled “Inner Light – stillness –” at “KATA,” the gallery space within its flagship store, “evam eva yamanashi.” The exhibition features the work of photographers Akiko Kimura and Masao Yamamoto.

Text by Satsuki Wakabayashi

Talk by Poet Akihito Shirai and Live Performance by Takuji (Takuji Aoyagi) During the Exhibition

Photographer Akiko Kimura was born in 1971. While working full-time, she continued her photography, eventually becoming an independent photographer in 2015. Her images, which capture the overwhelming beauty of nature beyond human reach, evoke a sense of unity with the natural world in viewers. Masao Yamamoto, born in 1957, began taking photographs at the age of 16 and primarily exhibits works using gelatin silver prints. He has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally for his unique Japanese sensibility and aesthetic. The two artists have known each other since 2000, resonating with and influencing each other’s artistic vision. This exhibition marks their first joint presentation.

“evam eva yamanashi” opened in March 2017 in Chuo City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The store proposes a serene and beautiful worldview centered on the concepts of clothing, food, and living. The exhibition venue is the store’s gallery space, “KATA.” The exhibition will be divided into two periods, with different works displayed in each. The crisp winter air will likely enhance the light emanating from the photographs.

Related events, including a talk by poet Akihito Shirai and a live performance by musician Takuji (Takuji Aoyagi), are also scheduled during the exhibition period.

Akiko Kimura
Born in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture in 1971. Began taking photographs with her father’s camera as a child. After graduating from Rikkyo University with a degree in sociology, she began producing photographs while working for a company. Resides in Yokohama.
http://roof-8.com

Masao Yamamoto
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1957. Began taking photographs at age 16, and after studying painting, he came to present works using photographic techniques, primarily gelatin silver prints. His work has been exhibited in the US market since 1994, with a solo exhibition at Yancey Richardson Gallery in New York in 1996. He began active exhibition activities in Europe in 2006. His exhibitions have been held not only in Europe, the US, and Japan, but also in Moscow and São Paulo. His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times and various art magazines. His profile continues to rise, as evidenced by his inclusion in KARL LAGERFELD’s selections and the J.P. MORGAN catalog at Paris Photo in 2017. He resides in the southern foothills of the Yatsugatake mountains in Yamanashi Prefecture, where he continues his creative activities surrounded by nature.
http://www.yamamotomasao.jp/

Photography Exhibition “Inner Light – stillness –“ by Akiko Kimura and Masao Yamamoto
Dates | January 26, 2018 (Fri) – March 5, 2018 (Mon) First Period: January 26 (Fri) – February 13 (Tue), Second Period: February 15 (Thu) – March 5 (Mon)
Venue | evam eva yamanashi “KATA”
Opening Hours | 11:00 – 19:00
Closed | Wednesdays
Address | 885 Sekihara, Chuo City, Yamanashi Prefecture, 400-1512
Phone | 055-267-8341
Admission | Free
URL | http://evameva-yamanashi.com/

Related Events During the Exhibition Period
February 3 (Sat) 14:00 – Talk by poet Akihito Shirai
March 4 (Sun) 14:00 – Takuji Live Performance