Limited Series | Missing Trace: Between London's Memories and Records
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January 13, 2016

Limited Series | Missing Trace: Between London's Memories and Records


A limited-time art series from June to October 2015


What artist Saya Kubota saw and felt in London


London, a city where art is deeply rooted in daily life. It is a place of "creation," where new expressions are born every day, but also a place of "revival," where buried legacies from the past are unearthed and brought back to life everywhere. This latter act is, so to speak, a game of telephone from past to present. What artist wouldn't be thrilled by such a "grand game" that transcends time? Saya Kubota, who was studying restoration and fine art in London from April to October 2015, was one of those captivated by its charm. She will share the people, things, and events that touched her heart during her days drifting between London's memories and records.

The photo shows "Drifting Objects (Missing Trace)" (2013), created as part of the project "Drifting Post Office." Saya Kubota added her touch to objects found on the shore of Awashima, the setting for the project. During the series, one of these precious works will be introduced every Monday.


Text by KUBOTA SayaPhotographs by MOTODA YoshinobuEdited by TANAKA Junko (OPENERS)




Part 1: "Melting Small Ruins"


Limited Series | Missing Trace: Between London's Memories and Records, Part 1

Part 2: "Holding Roman Ruins"


Limited Series | Missing Trace: Between London's Memories and Records, Part 2

Part 3: "Pouring Hot Water on Dry Memories"


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Part 4: "No Reply Necessary"


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Saya Kubota
Artist. Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1987. Spent her childhood in Hong Kong. Graduated from the University of Tsukuba, Faculty of Art and Design. Currently a doctoral student in the Department of Fine Arts, Oil Painting, at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School. She considers memories and words born from everyday scenes and encounters, and the new images and forms created by combining them, as important elements of her work. She creates art using various media, sometimes in combination, including two-dimensional works made by layering scorched tracing paper, three-dimensional works that join relics with ornaments, and installations using unique devices. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions, including the project "Drifting Post Office" (Setouchi Triennale 2013).
http://sayakubota.com