emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition

‘solo exhibition shikiri’ by emmanuelle moureaux, tokyo, japan image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux – solo exhibition shikiri prismic gallery, tokyo, japan on now through september 28, 2012

france-born, tokyo-based designer emmanuelle moureaux is presenting ‘shikiri’, the first solo exhibition of her major works. architectural models have been re-made in acrylic, a prevalent material in her designs along with full-scale representations of colorful objects, tables and installations.

in reference to the collection, moureaux has stated: ‘shikiri is a made-up word that literally means to divide space using colors. I use colors as three-dimensional elements, like layers, in order to create spaces, not as a finishing touch applied to surfaces.’

‘eda’ installation leads into the gallery images © ryogo utatsu

an installation of fine linear elements. overlapping, biological forms are aggregated while maintaining an elegant simplicity. see designboom’s article about the installation here.

image © ryogo utatsu

exhibition image © ryogo utatsu

detail of ‘sticks’ see designboom’s article here image © ryogo utatsu

‘toge’ see designboom’s initial article here image © ryogo utatsu

‘shibafu table’ image © ryogo utatsu

58 slender and colorful sticks are randomly embedded into an acrylic slab evoking the texture of a lawn landscape. simultaneously appearing and disappearing, the low table produces an illusion of bending within the transparent material.

acrylic slab forms the table top image © ryogo utatsu

detail of ‘stick chair’ image © ryogo utatsu

seven wooden sticks are embedded into a thick acrylic block at diverse angles, supporting the transparent seat. angles of refraction create the illusion of being underwater.

tables display architectural models image © ryogo utatsu

‘blooming house’ image © ryogo utatsu

the dwelling features rotating partitions which open according to the seasons. are screen is dual-toned with vibrant hues on one side and white on the other, revealing the bright colors only when the house is opened to highlight its ‘blooming state’.

acrylic model of sugamo shinkin bank, shimura branch see designboom’s article here image © ryogo utatsu

acrylic model of sugamo shinkin bank, tokiwadai branch see designboom’s article here image © ryogo utatsu

detail of sugamo shinkin bank, tokiwadai branch see designboom’s article here image © ryogo utatsu

view into gallery from outside image © ryogo utatsu