EXHIBITION: SHINSUKE KAWAHARA
Born in 1963 in Osaka, Japan, Shinsuke is a dreamy artist who crosses time and continents with his imagination, full of fantasy and poetry.
His art eludes categorization, preferring to express itself freely and unexpectedly. His creations are inhabited by fairy-tale characters such as rabbits. For over twenty years, he has collaborated with luxury brands such as Hermès and Pierre Hardy, skillfully fusing humor and elegance in his art.
After training at Tokyo's Murashino University of Fine Arts, his interest in fashion led him to design, staging and video. Having settled in Paris after his studies, he drew deep inspiration from the city. His first encounter with Paris left its mark, with the rabbits running out of Roissy airport becoming his artistic symbol. Recently, he has balanced his life by spending time in Japan each year to reconnect with his native culture.
Artist Shinsuke sets up his recycled teahouse in the heart of 416
For Les MetamorFoses, Shinsuke designed the Mobile Tea House, a work reflecting his love of Japanese and French cultures.
Discovering the stained glass offcuts from the event, he imagined a Japanese house incorporating the art of French stained glass. La Maison Philippe Hurel, under the direction of Adrien Coispel, designed the structure and movable uprights capable of supporting the stained glass. The company also used its expertise in marquetry to embellish the reclaimed medium wood structure with precious wood species.
The stained glass, created by Atelier ST and its talented glass artisans, follows Shinsuke's design. This 4m2 stained glass wall is made of colored glass from the artists' off-cuts and from the Saint Just glassworks. Inside the mobile tea house are two tatami mats, a soft light under a stained-glass window and an elegant tree trunk. The soothing, colorful atmosphere filtering through the stained-glass windows creates a place conducive to meditation and relaxation.
