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Our Sashiko Jackets & Bags, and some “Boro” pieces were exhibited in Kaunas, Lit

atsushijp, 2022年5月9日

Our Sashiko Jackets & Bags, and some “Boro” pieces were exhibited in Kaunas, Lithuania, as a part of Kaunas 2022 “Japan Days in Kaunas WA”. The exhibition was achieved hugely thanks to Olese (@olese.kekiene) who passionately involved us to the exhibition, and Aura Dance Studio (@auradancetheatre) uniquely & beautifully “exhibited” our Sashiko items.
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To be honest, I do not know how much they understand our messages. English is the only language we can communicate, but not our first language. They asked me if it is okay to “wear” those items, and I said “Of course. They are made to be worn”. The true beauty of Sashiko (and Mingei – Japanese Folk Art) exists in the “ordinary days” – which includes using it and moving it.
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The Jackets, Bags, and Blankets were introduced in the Performance Art. Again, to be honest, I don’t understand the art much… but I can say it was such a wonderful opportunity for many of us (Sashiko Artisans) to expand our perspective. We have (at least) one thing in common – the appreciation of the Textile, and we would like to “use” the textile even if it is the exhibition format. We make everything by ourselves “today” after washing the vintage fabrics with our own hand-stitching. Therefore, they are strong enough to be worn. They are clean enough to be snuggled. For me Sashiko isn’t Art (yet), but I can say that Sashiko can be (a part of) The Art.
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「刺し子の本質は日常だと思っているから、(日本人にとって)非日常に分類される芸術と刺し子は(葛藤なくしては)混ざることがない」ってな感じで配信等でお話ししていますが、もう少し簡単にいうと、「芸術、アートってなんですかいな?」という私の無知が根本にあります。その上で最近の英語圏での「アートだから何してもいい=学ぶ努力もしない」という流れが本当に嫌で、結果的に「刺し子はアートじゃない」というメッセージになっています。現代アートは本当にわからん。ぎり、フリージャズが聞ける程度。それでもスタンダードの方が好きだけど。
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そんな頑固親父の頭を柔らかくして下さる機会に刺し子作品をお送りすることができました。リトアニア国カウナスで行われたイベントでの一枚です。刺し子をダンスアートに落とし込むのは想像してなかったです。うん。着ていいですよと許可は出したけど、てっきりファッションショー的なのかと思ってました。刺し子も変化していくんでしょうね。手から離れて飛び立つ日もあるでしょう。ただ飛ぶ時は自分の意志で飛んで欲しいなと思っています。
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2022-05-09 13:18:58




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Comments (15)

  1. Silvia Mariani says:
    2022年5月9日 at 5:32 PM

    👏👏❤️❤️❤️

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  2. Michele Ernst says:
    2022年5月9日 at 5:43 PM

    We can appreciate and respect without complete understanding. Through appreciation and respect, we slowly begin to understand, even though there may never be full understanding.

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  3. Virginie says:
    2022年5月9日 at 5:46 PM

    Beautiful words…

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  4. Daiva says:
    2022年5月9日 at 6:01 PM

    How could I miss this exhibition in Kaunas! 🙁

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  5. Olesė Kekienė says:
    2022年5月9日 at 7:19 PM

    ❤️❤️

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  6. Anonymous says:
    2022年5月9日 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful work! Respect

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  7. H. Lisa Solon says:
    2022年5月9日 at 8:18 PM

    So lovely

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  8. Judy Martin says:
    2022年5月9日 at 11:17 PM

    Love love love ❤️

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  9. liioulu says:
    2022年5月9日 at 11:37 PM

    Lithuania has a long history of needlearts, with some embroidery work that shares some similarities. There is enough in common fpto appreciate the work on bith sides.

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  10. Sherry Pilkington says:
    2022年5月10日 at 2:14 AM

    Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️👏👏🙌🙌

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  11. Kuniko Meguro says:
    2022年5月10日 at 9:56 AM

    とっても素晴らしいことですね…ワクワクドキドキが伝わってきましたよ

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  12. KUMA kuma愛 says:
    2022年5月10日 at 11:33 AM

    素敵すぎます。👏👏👏

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  13. Perscha says:
    2022年5月10日 at 6:05 PM

    Wie cool ist das denn? Gefällt mir.

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  14. Sarai Alvarez Riveros says:
    2022年5月12日 at 5:16 AM

    Muchas gracias por tús reflexiones, me ayuda mucho a tener otra mirada de cómo se deben tratar los conocimientos ancestrales y que lugar deben tomar en el tiempo moderno. 🌹

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  15. Nina Bagley says:
    2022年5月12日 at 7:05 PM

    I can sense through your words, your passion for the history and application of ancient stitching methods. I am very grateful that you take the time to generously explain your knowledge of authentic Sashiko stitch work!

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