Aiko Kurebayashi & Ichiro Sato
“Between Horse and Man”
- A Collaboration of Cloth and Iron -
NY Coo Gallery in June is proud to present an exhibition titled “Between Horse and Man,” a unique collaboration of two contrastive mediums － cloth and iron － featuring horse-themed works by Aiko Kurebayashi, a dye artist, and iron human figures by Ichiro Sato, a form artist.
Ms. Kurebayashi was first fascinated by horses when she was 7. She has since been working with horses as her creative motif to be close to them (Owning a real horse is not a realistic option). As time went by, her artistic objective became clearer － to express the real beauty of
horses. When she was a student, her life revolved around going to school (Tama Art University) and a horse riding academy.
The Yuzen Dye, the technique Ms. Kurebayashi employs, is a hand-painted dye technique
known for its mysterious luster, which is created when silk is dyed. Her keen visual insights and
horses’ vitality combine to give her works uniqueness unlike any other horse-themed artworks.
Mr. Sato who uses iron, the base of modern human civilization, is aware of the relationship between man and “things” in today’s world. Using scraps and discarded machine parts, etc., his
works directs viewers’ attention to re-recognize the meaning of “things” around us. “My works reflect the structural characteristics of living things and nature-designed shapes and
forms,” says Mr. Sato. In order to prompt viewers to take another look at their materialistic way of
life, he exclusively uses recycled parts, making him a legitimate ‘green artist.’
While Ms. Kurebayashi, through her dyed silk images of horses, reflects feminine charms
and vigor of life, Mr. Sato and his iron figures offers the criticism towards today’s wasteful society.
There will be a tea ceremony and harmonica music during the opening reception.
Aiko Kurebayashi
- Graduated from Tama Art University (Major: Dying and Weaving, Dept. of Design)
- Graduated from Tama Art University Graduate School (Dept. of Design)
- Worked as an assistant trainer at an equestrian club to study the habits of horses.
- Has been riding horses for 29 years.
- Exhibition credits include Museum of Tokyo, New National Museum of Art and Kyoto Cultural Museum, Mitsukoshi Gallery (*solo exhibition) among others.
- Participated in exhibitions sponsored by JRA (Japan Racing Association － Horse race
governing body) and JRL (Japan Racing and Livestock Promotion Foundation).
- Designs logo marks for equestrian clubs and shops.
- Designs and sells horse-themed greeting cards.
Ichiro Sato
- Graduated from Musashino Art University (Major: Fashion Design, Dept. of Space Design)
- Graduated from Musashino Art University Graduate School (Dept. of Space Design)
- Taught at 6 different schools while working as a designer.
- Currently a fulltime artist.
- Participated in many corporate-sponsored exhibitions.
- Solo exhibition credits include a gallery in Ginza district.
- Participates in various art events to raise the public’s interest in art.
- Works as an adviser for art events and corporate designs.
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The Opening reception for Aiko Kurebayashi & Ichiro Sato's “Between Horse and Man” was held on the evening of Friday. June 6th.
A unique collaboration of two contrastive mediums ‐ cloth and iron ‐ featuring horse-themed dye works by Aiko Kurebayashi and iron human figures by Ichiro Sato. The exhibition runs through june 21st (Sat).
Ichiro's artworks / with Ichiro / A scene from the opening reception
Aiko's art works / with Aiko / Aiko's artwork
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