孤独を求めて
北海道の原生林で20年以上を過ごしてきた写真家ショウヤ・
モノクロ写真を和紙にプリントし、
130年の歴史を持つ京町家・KYO AMAHAREで展示される作品群は、都市の喧騒を離れ、
会期:2025年4月11日（金）-5月13日（火）
※会期中の休業日
◇作家在廊予定日
4月11日（金）、12日（土）
◇場所
KYO AMAHARE 弐ノ階
@kyo_amahare
〒604-8063
京都府京都市中京区蛸薬師通柳馬場東入油屋町 127番地
TEL : 075-256-3280
E-mail : kyo@amahare.jp
営業時間:11:00-19:00
◇来店予約 本展はご予約不要となりますのでご都合のよい時間に是非お越しく
Profile |Shouya Grigg
坐忘林、SOMOZA、SHIGUCHIの 創設者・クリエイティブディレクター
1968年 イギリス・ヨークシャー生まれ。13歳の時、
1994年 来日。クラブやラジオのDJを経て、
デザインだけではなく、
2005年 ニセコにレストラン「Sekka」を開業。
2007年 ダイニング、コンドミニアム、アクティビティから成る複合施設「
インテリアに至るまで細部にこだわった建築物を次々と発表。
Sekka brand=Shouya Griggとして、国内外から高い評価を受ける。
2014年 ニセコの花園地区に高級旅館「坐忘林」を開業。
2016年 ダイニング、バー＆ギャラリー「Sekka lab」をオープン。
2017年 築150年の古民家を再生した「somoza」をオープン。
2022年 「shiguchi」開業
ショウヤ・グリッグのライフスタイルそのものがアートであり、
彼の周りにある全てのものが、その目を通すことで、
Artist Web Site | https://shiguchi.com/discover
# In Search of
Solitude
## A Solo
Exhibition by Shouya Grigg at KYO AMAHARE
In the northernmost reaches of Japan, where ancient forests meet volcanic peaks,
photographer and creative director Shouya Grigg has spent over two decades
pursuing a profound dialogue with nature. His work, presented here within the
intimate spaces of a 130-year-old Kyo-machiya, reveals moments of transcendent
connection between human consciousness and the natural world.
Grigg’s artistic
practice emerges from extended periods of solitude in Hokkaido’s pristine
landscapes. Through his lens, we witness not merely observations of nature, but
rather a meditation on the liminal spaces where human perception dissolves into
pure experience. His black and white photographs, which he describes as
“quieter” than color, strip away the superficial to reveal the
essential character of each scene.
The exhibition
represents a convergence of traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary
artistic vision. Each photograph is printed on handcrafted washi paper, its
organic fibers creating a dialogue with the images themselves. Over these
prints, Grigg applies intricate hand-drawn details and charcoal highlights,
creating layers that echo the sophisticated restraint of sumi-e painting while
establishing a uniquely contemporary visual language.
This layered
approach mirrors the Japanese concept of “ma” – the meaningful spaces
between things – and embodies the principle of “yugen” – the subtle
profundity that lies beneath the surface. The works exist in a space between
photography and painting, between representation and abstraction, between the
temporal and the timeless.
The historic
setting of KYO AMAHARE becomes an integral part of the viewing experience. Its
aged wooden beams and weathered walls resonate with Grigg’s exploration of
wabi-sabi – the beauty found in imperfection and the patina of time. As
visitors move through the machiya’s intimate spaces, they encounter photographs
that seem to emerge from shadows, each one inviting a moment of contemplative
silence.
Through this
exhibition, Grigg shares not just images but an invitation to experience the
kind of deep solitude that allows us to hear the whispers of the natural world.
His work reminds us that in an age of increasing disconnection from nature,
there remains the possibility of profound communion with the world around us –
if only we learn to look, and listen, with patience and presence.
These
photographs, with their delicate interplay of light and shadow, texture and
space, offer viewers more than aesthetic appreciation. They present an
opportunity to rediscover our own capacity for solitude, contemplation, and
connection with the essential rhythms of the natural world. In doing so, they
suggest that perhaps what we seek in solitude is not isolation, but rather a
deeper form of belonging.
Profile | Shouya Grigg
Zaborin/ SOMOZA/SHIGUCHI Founder & Creative Director
Born in 1968 in Yorkshire, England. At the age of 13, he moved to Australia with his parents.
•1994: Relocated to Japan and began his journey as a DJ in clubs and on the radio. Later established a design company in Sapporo, where he expanded his work from conceptual design to website creation, encompassing all facets of design. Concurrently, he began his career as a photographer, drawing from his experiences in Australia.
•2005: Opened the restaurant Sekka in Niseko.
•2007: Completed J-sekka, a multifaceted complex in Niseko combining dining, condominiums, and activities. He launched the Sekka Brand, focusing on crafting architectural masterpieces with meticulous attention to detail, from conceptualization to construction and interiors. As Sekka Brand or Shouya Grigg, he garnered widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally.
•2014: Opened the luxury ryokan Zaborin in Niseko’s Hanazono district.
•2016: Launched Sekka Lab, a dining, bar, and gallery space.
•2017: Revitalized a 150-year-old traditional farmhouse to create somoza.
•2022: Opened shiguchi, further expanding his creative footprint.
Shouya Grigg’s lifestyle itself is a form of art. Everything surrounding him transforms into art through his unique perspective, embodying the essence of creativity and design.
Artist Web Site | https://shiguchi.com/discover