Exhibitions 2021

Exhibition Date: Wednesday November 17th ~ Saturday December 11th, 2021
Gallery Hours: Wed~Sat, 12PM~6PM Closed Sun~Tue
 
With the corona pandemic showing the signs of gradual decline, we are at last able to set our sights on the future again. With that in mind, I am particularly pleased to present this year’s annual Zodiac-themed new year’s exhibition at Senga Art & Space.

Of all Zodiac signs, the tiger is the one that symbolizes the power and strength. It is the most fitting Zodiac sign on which to put our collective wish for a stable, prosperous future. Feisty, fearsome, cute and beautiful… Every tiger in the exhibition embodies each artist’s hopeful expectations for the brighter future. As with last year, we’ve added “Lucky Charms” and “Christmas”  as the theme.

It maybe still too early to host events that attract a large crowd. With that said, I am certain that smaller events and public gatherings that are beginning to reappear would energize our spirits and help us move on towards tomorrow and beyond.

Let us all cherish what we’ve come to acquire by experiencing the pandemic - the mental fortitude and an ability to see deeper inner-self – and welcome a very happy new year.
 

Exhibition Date: Wednesday October 6th ~ Saturday October 23rd,2021
Gallery Hours: Wed~Sat, 12PM~6PM Closed Sun~Tue
 
   Aka-Tonbo (Red Dragonfly), Furusato (My Old Sweet Home), “Umi (A Song of the Sea), Ryoshu (Loneliness on a Journey) ... I’m sure anyone grew up in Japan has sang or hummed these songs as a child. Many years later, they remain in our heart with childhood memories.
    For this exhibition, artists were asked to create senga inspired by songs that live in their hearts. One of the participating artists, Marupo, proposed to create a short film by combining our senga with Ms. Mami Ishizuka’s singing, the first such attempt for our gallery. The film, the fruit of their collaboration efforts, will be shown at the gallery during the exhibition.
    Some artists chose songs that have special meanings to them instead of songs we all recognize. It is truly satisfying for artists to turn a song that has a special place in their heart into an artwork. Visualizing nostalgic songs is new for senga, and we feel we have a unique exhibition on hand. Hope you will enjoy these wonderful senga works with the beautiful voice of Ms. Mami Ishizuka.
    Thank you very much for joining us today.
 

Exhibition Date: Wednesday August 25 ~ Saturday September 11,2021
Gallery Hours: Wed~Sat, 12PM~6PM Closed Sun~Tue
 
  I realize many artists had a hard time visualizing this month’s theme, “Stripes.” They said, “It’s easy to think of zebras, striped T-shirts, crosswalks, etc. but turning them into art is not.” Perhaps because stripes are so prevalent in our daily life, it’s difficult to stretch one’s imagination a step deeper to reinvent them artistically

Stripes in animals are believed to emit a sense of tension, which in turn provides striped animals a protection against their enemies in wild. Stripes in fashion makes the clothing look sharper. Striped patterns are used often in designs to attract attention as seen in traffic signs and flags.

I hope you will find it interesting to see how each artist interpreted stripes as the creative motif.

Thank you very much for coming to the exhibition.
 

Exhibition Date: Wednesday June 9 ~ Saturday June 26, 2021
Gallery Hours: Wed~Sat, 12PM~6PM Closed Sun~Tue
 
    Ever since the oldest of ancient times, humans have adored the stars that illuminate evening skies. If you have ever spent a night in the mountains or in the middle of an ocean, you’d know the breathtaking view of countless stars above twinkling collectively like a great heavenly waterfall.
    When trying to recreate stars in senga, you often end up cutting out numerous small circular holes on a piece of black washi paper. Unlike photography or painting, it is extremely difficult to reproduce – let alone duplicate -  the delicate color tones of star-studded evening sky in senga.
    The idea of “Tales of Stars” came about when I asked myself, “What if I included, in addition to stars, star-themed tales as the work motif?” From Greek mythologies and classic fairy tales to contemporary novels, star-themed stories are found in all cultures throughout the history. There might also be a star story based on the author’s personal experiences.
    It seems common among all humanity to be inspired by stars to create fascinating stories. I hope you will enjoy such star tales told through a collection of senga works assembled in this exhibition.
 

Exhibition Date: Wednesday May 12 ~ Saturday May 29, 2021
Gallery Hours: Wed~Sat, 12PM~6PM Closed Sun~Tue
 
White cats and black cats, red roses and yellow roses, blue dresses and pink dresses… The impression we receive from those that share the same form often varies depending on the color they wear. It’s as if each color has its own story to tell. The effects that colors have on our eyes and mind seem to exceed our expectations.
    From the colors of household items that  we take for granted to colors that speak to our emotions or call for our attention, every color plays an essential  role in our daily life. For this exhibition, each artist created an artwork that shows how different colors would affect a human mind.
     If you feel you’ve discovered something new about color after seeing “Different Colors,” I’d consider the exhibition a success.  
    We welcome your opinions and thoughts. Please feel free to share them with us.
     Thank you very much for visiting our gallery.
 

Exhibition Date: Wednesday March 24 ~ Saturday April 10, 2021
Gallery Hours: Wed~Sat, 12PM~6PM Closed Sun~Tue
One weekend, you decide to hop on a train. Just ride upon the rail tracks that fade into horizon... Those days are gone. The global outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic  has made it difficult to travel freely. Still, we had artists willing to share their travel memories and post-pandemic travel plans by creating the railroad-themed senga works.
 
Blooming cherry blossoms, autumn-colored landscapes and star-lit evening sky… Today, as we endure a year-long travel restrictions, these works look even more appealing and appear to have been created with a bit more emotional involvement than usual.

I hope you enjoy these railroad-themed works and let your imagination plan your next vacation. Let your mind take a train ride to faraway places.

Thank you.