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Since We Can’t Meet in Person Right Now, Let’s Connect Through Artwork: China House Project 2020 Summer “Memories of the Wind”
13 August 2020
The China House Project began in 2016. Although artist residencies were not possible this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the artists sent their artworks from China this summer. HUB ART, the organizer of the exhibition, shared the following message: “Through the theme ‘Memories of the Wind,’ we hope to use art to connect Japan and China, transcending the boundaries of Time Space.”
The exhibition opens on Saturday, August 8, and will be on view for a limited period through Sunday, August 16. Here, we introduce the artworks by five groups of emerging artists. Please take this opportunity to visit the NUNAGAWA Campus and experience the “wind” for yourself.
Homer & Dreamer, “I Saw It”
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
Illustrations are painted on the five layers of noren curtains stretched from the classroom entrance to the windows. The noren flutter in the breeze, allowing the view of the village outside the windows to shine through. They convey the lightness of the summer breeze.
Wang Yishan, “Freezing Memories”
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
This artwork consists of photographs of objects related to the artist’s upbringing that have been frozen. Memories—such as an ID photo of a former lover and the artist’s grandfather’s watch—are preserved in this frozen state.
Chen Jian, “Summer of Three Joys”
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
Through the cat named “Sanxi,” this exhibit brings to life the vibrant atmosphere of Xiamen and recreates the region’s traditional character, shaped by exchanges with Southeast Asia. There’s also a hands-on rubber printmaking corner. Why not try your hand at creating your own artwork while watching the video?
Dream Factory DREAMER FTY “Weather Series: ‘Rainbow,’ ‘Fog,’ ‘Wind’”
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
We are exhibiting art books published by a Hangzhou-based publisher. Please enjoy them, taking note of the materials and textures used in the books.
mafmadmaf “The First Day of the Journey Ahead”
When the artist visited Echigo-Tsumari in the summer of 2018, he created a video documentary with sound. We will be screening that artwork on a monitor. Please take a few minutes to experience this leisurely “journey.”
OPEN WINDOW Children's Art Project
Photo by Osamu NAKAMURA
Drawings created by children in China have arrived at the NUNAGAWA Campus. Each drawing includes the artist’s name and age.
Since we can’t interact with them in person right now, why not write a message on a postcard and send it to the children who drew these pictures?
It's the fourth day since we opened, and we've already received so many messages. Photo by Osamu Nakamura
China House Project
The photo shows an artwork from China House: Wu Ken'an's "500 Brush strokes"
The China House Project began in 2016. Chinese artists participate in artist-in-residence programs, creating artworks and developing projects while interacting with the local community. In 2018, a vacant house near the NUNAGAWA Campus was renovated and opened as “China House.” The project has been active ever since.
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