‘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.’

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition ‘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.

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition exhibition image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition detail of ‘sticks’ see designboom’s article here image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition ‘toge’ see designboom’s initial article here image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition ‘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.

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition acrylic slab forms the table top image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition 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.

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition tables display architectural models image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition ‘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’.

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition acrylic model of sugamo shinkin bank, shimura branch see designboom’s article here image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition acrylic model of sugamo shinkin bank, tokiwadai branch see designboom’s article here image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition detail of sugamo shinkin bank, tokiwadai branch see designboom’s article here image © ryogo utatsu

emmanuelle moureaux: shikiri exhibition view into gallery from outside image © ryogo utatsu