“cosmic perspective,” 2014 (detail). Photo: Nobutada Omote © Tomoko Shioyasu

Tomoko Shioyasu‘s “Cosmic Perspective” will be held at SCAI THE BATHHOUSE in Tokyo from January 16th to February 21st, 2015.

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Tomoko Shioyasu evolved her practice from the experience of cutting out veins from a tree leaf during her school years. Outlining images from close observation in natural matters such as water, bubbles and organic cells, Shioyasu applies a meticulous transposition of these patterns to a scroll of synthetic paper. The paper is cut, carved and perforated using a knife and soldering tools; and in rays of light, projects a stark contrast of light and shadow, which articulates yin-yang flows of particles in the air.

In this exhibition entitled “Cosmic Perspectives,” Shioyasu delves into shapes of spheres, circles and swirls that are common and universal in the world of nature and traditional crafts. The micro vision of atomic particles here, may also sublimate a macro vision of the galaxy’s foam structure.

Tomoko Shioyasu “Cosmic Perspective”
Date: January 16th – February 21st, 2015
Open: 12:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Sunday and Monday)
Place: SCAI THE BATHHOUSE
Address: 6-1-23 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81 (0)3 3821 1144
http://www.scaithebathhouse.com