Opening: Sat 14 Dec, 3 pm
Exhibition: 14 Dec 2013 – 16 Feb 2014, 9 am – 6 pm
Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
From Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam:
In celebration of the Japan – Vietnam Friendship Year 2013, the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam proudly presents a mural painting exhibition “ABILIGHT” by HITOTZUKI in Hanoi. HITOTZUKI is an artistic collaboration formed in 1999 by KAMI and SASU, aimed at expanding the stage for creativity rooted in the dimension of street culture.
Their distinctive worldview stems from the fluid interaction between the dynamically flowing curves fashioned by KAMI, and the strong and flamboyant symmetric motifs engineered by SASU. This vision breathes new life into the sense of beauty derived from the street, and has succeeded in invigorating the era with a steady stream of vivid new landscapes.
“ABILIGHT” is a newly coined word by HITOTZUKI, deriving from “Abi[lity]” + “Light”. It conveys a positive message to the visitors in Vietnam to share a forward-looking feeling.
HITOTZUKI will start to draw mural paintings on the premises of the Japan Foundation from Friday 6 December, and will complete by the opening day on Saturday 14 December. The exhibition will also introduce the series of products designed by HITOTZUKI, ranging from T shirts, bags, caps to skateboards, watches and mug cups. The development of their designs from artworks to commercial products will surely inspire young generation of Vietnam for their future creativity.
The exhibition is free admission and opens at the Japan Foundation (27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) at 15:00 on Saturday 14 December with an opening dance by dancers from Youth Theatre Vietnam. The dancers will dance in front of the mural paintings, wearing blue dresses matching with the HITOTZUKI’s blue paintings.
Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
27 Quang Trung
Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Tel: 3944 7419
www.jpf.org.vn
Source: Hanoi Grapevine
