Mariko Kobayashi (TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2014 Art Competition Winner) Heart of the World
Long-term Exhibition Program / Installation
Information
9/23(Tue, holiday) - 10/5(Sun) 11:00–23:00
Tokyo Midtown Galleria 1st Floor (Tree Shower)
Free
Detail
Various plants and animals gather before the “Tree Shower,” drawn by the blessings of water cascading from the ceiling. Using a diverse range of natural materials such as fabric, thread, washi paper, and clay, the installation expresses the cycle of life in plants and animals throughout the space through techniques like dyeing and embroidery. Water, the source of all life—where does it flow after leaving, what journeys does it undertake, and how does it return to us once again? This installation evokes a fragment of the story of life, interconnected and endlessly repeating through the movement of water.
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Artist
Mariko Kobayashi
Mariko Kobayashi: Born in Osaka in 1987, graduated MA Fine Art Textile at Tama Art University. Through her practice, she combines textile techniques with diverse materials to express the interconnected cycles of nature and life. She has been an active participant in group exhibitions and art festivals both in Japan and abroad, focusing on projects that emphasize community engagement. Her international recognition includes awards such as “”VOCA 2025 – Artists of New Painting”” and Taiwan’s “”ONE ART AWARD,”” among others. In recent years, her activities have expanded beyond gallery exhibitions to include community initiatives, educational projects, and international collaborations. (Winner of the TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2014 Art Competition)
