Numazu Shadow Art Tatami Project

[Overview]
This exhibition is a collaborative project between contemporary artist Hikari Asano and Takashi Inamura, the third-generation owner of Inamura Tatami Shop, founded in 1930. The exhibition utilizes the property of natural rush grass to gradually tan in sunlight, employing a technique of creating shadow puppets by drawing on the tatami surface. The artwork was created through a collaborative effort between the artist and the tatami craftsman, starting with interviews with local residents of Numazu City. The exhibited works ranged from large-scale shadow puppet tatami pieces to smaller works. This exhibition was made possible with a grant from the Arts Council Shizuoka Numazu Citizens' Community Development Activity Support Project.


[Materials and Techniques] Natural rush grass (tatami mat surface), sun-dyed and drawn.

[Related Events]
Mini Tatami Making Workshop (July 19th (Sat) & July 20th (Sun), 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 each day, approximately 6 groups per session) 1,000 yen (materials included) - Target audience: 4th grade elementary school students and older - Advance reservation required - All dates fully booked
Cross-talk Event (July 20th (Sun), 16:00-17:00) Free admission - No reservation required - Tea served by: Yamaichi - Speakers: Hikari Asano, Takashi Inamura, Chisami Sasaki

[Details]
Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays

[Artist Profiles]
Hikari Asano
Contemporary Artist
Instagram: @asyano
Takashi Inamura
Inamura Tatami Shop 3rd generation (founded in 1930)
Instagram: @inatata_gram