To commemorate the publication of the picture book " Meteor - Stories of Animals Raised by a Poet" ( published by Kyuryudo ) , this Atelier Shimura Gallery exhibition will feature new woodcarvings by sculptor Yoshimasa Tsuchiya as well as original illustrations for the picture book that Tsuchiya created.
I met Mr. Tsuchiya about 10 years ago. We had just published our collection of works, "Kikimimi no Mori" ( 2012), and we hit it off as we both worked with plants as materials. We organized an exhibition called "Shimura no Iro meets Tsuchiya Yoshimasa." We have been on friendly terms ever since. This time, we are holding an exhibition to commemorate the picture book he created together with his grandmother , Shimura Fukumi .
The various animals that Tsuchiya creates are beautiful and sacred at the same time. This time, she will be exhibiting works related to animals that appear in picture books. We hope you will stop by .

Atelier Shimura Representative Masashi Shimura

[Tokyo Exhibition]
Date & Time: March 17th (Friday) - 21st (Tuesday, national holiday) 11:00 - 17:00 Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
Venue: Atelier Shimura Shop & Gallery, Seijo, Tokyo
157-0066 2-20-7 Seijo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Artist in the gallery March 18th (Sat) 15:00-17:00
Exhibited work: Original wood carving "Qilin/Meteo a" (1 piece)
Works for sale: Reproductions based on original works ( multiple works), 3D reproductions ( Yoshimasa Tsuchiya Souvenir Collection Deer 01), reproductions of original picture book illustrations

* Multiple Works can be purchased through a lottery. Please see below for details on the lottery method.
*Depending on the situation inside the store, we may adjust admission by distributing numbered tickets or implement a rotation system.

Contact us by email: info@ateliershimura.co.jp

Multiple works

Qilin A 14/30
Material : Resin, Painted resin
Edition : 30
Dimensions: 24(H) x 17.5(W) x 5.5(D) cm
Price including tax: ¥ 440,000
Year production: 2023

Rabbit A 9/30
Material : Resin, Painted resin
Edition : 30
Dimensions: 15.5(H) x 16(W) x 6.5(D) cm
Price including tax: ¥418,000
Year production: 2023

Antelope A 7/30
Material : Resin, Painted resin
Edition : 30
Dimensions: 26.5(H) x 22.5(W) x 10(D) cm
Price including tax: ¥495,000
Year production: 2023

<About lottery applications>

If you would like to purchase multiple works , please apply during the following period.

Period: Friday, March 10th to Tuesday, March 21st, 23:59

Application method 1: Apply at the store
Please visit Atelier Shimura Kyoto Main Store or our Seijo, Tokyo store to apply.

Application method 2: Apply online
Please apply here .
*We only accept domestic shipping. Thank you for your understanding.

Yoshimasa Tsuchiya Souvenir Collection Deer 01

This is a miniature art toy that is a resin cast reproduction of an original wood carving. It will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Seijo store in Tokyo.

Material : Resin​
Dimensions: 12.9(H) x 8(W) x 2.8(D) cm
Price including tax: ¥41,800

[Kyoto Exhibition] has ended.
Date and time: Friday, February 3rd to Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 , 12:00 to 18:00 Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays * Open on public holidays 
Venue: Atelier Shimura Shop & Gallery Kyoto Main Store 
Artist in the gallery February 3rd (Friday) 12:00-18:00
Works for sale: Original wood carvings, replica three-dimensional works (Yoshimasa Tsuchiya Souvenir Collection Deer 01), reproductions of original picture book illustrations

Here are the wood carvings exhibited at the Kyoto exhibition.

Yoshimasa Tsuchiya
A sculptor who carves wood to create forest animals and imaginary creatures. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1977.
Completed doctoral course in sculpture conservation at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School and received the Enku Grand Prize (Enku Award).
Collection of works: "Mikimimi no Mori" and "Evolution Theory" (Kyuryudo)

https://yoshimasatsuchiya.com
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<Picture book "Meteor - Stories of animals raised by a poet">
A fairy tale presented by the centenarian dyeing and weaving artist Fukumi Shimura and the sculptor Yoshimasa Tsuchiya. A picture book with a message about "rebirth" that praises eternal art.

This fairy tale was written based on a dream that Shimura Fukumi had during the "Shimura no Iro meets Tsuchiya Yoshimasa" exhibition held in 2014. The story features animals created by Tsuchiya, and Tsuchiya has provided illustrations for it to coincide with the second exhibition in 2023.

Synopsis: "In a small house in the forest, a young poet is about to be called to heaven, being held in the arms of a gentleman. The gardener and his sons prepare for the ceremony by filling the garden with pine needles. An old man wearing a turban appears and tells them, 'Tonight, a beautiful animal called Meteor will come to greet him.' Soon, the garden becomes a sea of ​​silver..."

"Meteor – A story about animals raised by a poet"
Text by Fukumi Shimura
Illustrations by Yoshimasa Tsuchiya, contributions by Yoko Shimura, editing assistance by Masashi Shimura
Published by Kyuryudo
Retail price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
Online price: 3,120 yen (tax included)
A4 size, hardback, 32 pages (16 illustrations)

Pre-sale begins on February 3rd at Atelier Shimura Kyoto main store, Tokyo Seijo store, and online store
Scheduled for general sale at the end of February

Purchase from the online store here

*The contents of the special exhibitions will be updated from time to time.