The image of Eve, descended upon Kiyomizu-dera, evokes a sense of a bodhisattva.

The "Eve Yoshiyuki Hishinuma + Yoshitaka Amano" exhibition was born from the encounter between two globally active creators: fashion designer Yoshiyuki Hishinuma and artist/character designer Yoshitaka Amano.

Inspired by Amano's paintings, Hishinuma proposed, "Shall we create a 3D girl together?" After a year of trial and error, in October 2009, the unveiling of that girl, named 'Eve,' took place at the Paris Opera House.

Concurrently, Hishinuma's "Vertical Collection" of costumes, born from new ideas, was presented through Eve's installation.



The exhibition, held for one day during Paris Fashion Week by private hire of the Opera House, saw the mannequin (Eve), with its Eastern facial features and Western body, blend seamlessly into the historic grand staircase and halls of the Opera House, as if it had stood there for ages.

For Hishinuma, who had previously presented his latest collections at fashion shows, exploring ways to display clothing beyond the format of a show was a new challenge. For Amano, immersed in the world of painting, the idea of bringing two-dimensional art into three dimensions was a fresh and exhilarating experience, sparking curiosity about what forms would emerge.


To commemorate this exhibition, "Eve Yoshiyuki Hishinuma + Yoshitaka Amano" (Official Catalog), featuring exhibition views from both the Paris Opera House and Kiyomizu-dera exhibitions, will be sold exclusively at the venue (estimated price ¥1500).