The Future of Artisanal Beauty by ODS / Oniki Design Studio (Japan)

Visual (Corporate/ Branding/ Multi-Media/ Exhibition)
Written By merci team

The Future of Artisanal Beauty

The exhibition “The Future of Artisanal Beauty” brought together the works of 10 artists who seamlessly integrate traditional craft techniques and materials with the expressive concepts of contemporary art. We designed the venue for its Kyoto edition held in November 2024 at the Oshoin hall of Kennin-ji, Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, renowned for its 800-year history.

Given the diverse sizes of the artworks, we employed our original modular display fixtures. This system, featuring four modules, can be combined to reconfigure displays of various shapes and sizes. The frames, made of 16mm steel square pipes, are cut and welded with high precision. The joints are custom-made in engineering-grade plastic with excellent wear resistance, enabling repeated assembly and disassembly.

Kennin-ji’s Oshoin hall opens onto a serene, dry landscape garden. The fusuma (sliding doors) were removed to create an ample, continuous space, where the artworks were arranged with indoor-outdoor continuity in mind. The lightness and unity of the display fixtures not only complemented the historic venue but also the artworks, enhancing their beauty in perfect harmony.

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