Collecting ordinary objects such as shoes, keys, beds, chairs and dresses and wrapping them in giant structures made of thread, Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota redefines the concepts of memory and consciousness. Her exhibition titled “Chiharu Shiota: Between Worlds” will meet with the audience at Istanbul Modern starting from September 6.
The exhibition, which also includes a large-scale installation created specifically for Istanbul Modern by Chiharu Shiota as part of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Turkey, focuses on topics such as memory, existence, migration, journey and human experience, which the artist frequently uses in various forms of expression such as performance, video, installation and painting.
Photo: © Gana Art, Los Angeles. Courtesy of the artist and VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
The exhibition showcases Shiota’s expansive installation, also named “Between Worlds,” which draws inspiration from Istanbul’s position at the intersection of Asia and Europe. Having represented Japan at the Venice Biennale in 2015, Shiota provides a chance to explore both personal and shared memories through her art.
Prepared by Istanbul Modern Chief Curator Öykü Özsoy Sağnak and Assistant Curator Yazın Öztürk, “Chiharu Shiota: Between Worlds” is organized in partnership with the Japan Foundation, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan and the Consulate General of Japan in Istanbul, and with the support of Arnica.
