Art アート

Oil on canvas
Shisen Hanten Level 34, L34.ART.01

The paintings of Nana Funo symbolically represent graceful animals, plants, figures and letters that cover the whole pictorial space, regardless of its size. The repeated layers – created using various techniques such as acrylic paint, dyes, and masking, possess “a spatial complexity that cannot be captured through such mere expressions as those of floating, overlapping, or depth.

Copper foils, Steel wires
Shisen Hanten Level 34, L34.ART.03

The core spirit of bamboo has always been admired by Chinese literati, while lacquer is a cultural medium with iconic oriental element. This work combines points, lines and surfaces in a free style. The contrast and mixture of lacquer and bamboo has formed a material tension between different textures. The entire shape is structured like a stone, bringing a rich visual feeling.

Japanese Paper (Kyokushi)
Shisen Hanten Level 34, L34.ART.04

The act of folding, such as folding screens, origami, folding fan, or beautiful wrapping are deeply rooted in Japanese culture. For Nishimura Yuko this concept is the basis of her work as she reinterprets this culture of folding in her own way.

Silk organza, cyanotype, epoxy resin, hardware
Shisen Hanten Level 34, L34.ART.05

Resonance is a site-responsive art installation designed for the iconic main dining hall of Shisen Hanten. The artwork reflects and celebrates the excellence of Shisen Hanten’s culinary legacy and its international debut of this best-loved Szechwan restaurant in Japan. Inspired by the beauty and serenity of water, the artwork offers the essence of giving and regeneration that is embodied in the essential function of the restaurant—a convergent space that brings warmth, excitement, and joy to
guests near and far.

Porcelain
Shisen Hanten Level 35, L35.ACC.01

A master of form and glazes, Hideaki Miyamura pairs his soft matte hare’s fur and glistening starry night glazes on this delicately shaped vase. The combination of these two glazes creates a stunning gradient, transitioning from rich, deep purples dripping down the thin neck into vibrant blues that envelop the robust body. The hare’s fur glaze, cascading over the body of the vase in thin tendrils, complements and emphasizes the swelling of its center.

Stoneware
Shisen Hanten Level 35, L35.ACC.01

This striking ceramic vase by Hideaki Miyamura pairs his classic blue hare’s fur and brown glazes. The vase features a bulbous body and slender neck, culminating in a delicately flaring lip that balances the voluptuous form. Known for his experimental and illustrious glazes, Miyamura demonstrates his mastery through the contrasting warm and cool tones in this piece.

Stainless steel lines and pipes
Shisen Hanten Level 35, L35.ART.01

“In 1968, I came across a beautiful piece of cloth. The mysterious construction of threads drew me into the world of weaving. Since 1975, I have been using metallic materials using varied techniques - weaving, sewing, knitting, twisting and others. …

Japanese pigments and black ink on platinum leaf, mounted on 2 panels
Shisen Hanten Level 35, L35.ART.02

The atmospheric qualities within negative space and what lies within and beyond are Hasegawa’s thematic muses, and what is left to the imagination within her paintings are both mystic, divine and poignant. The minimal simplicity of her compositions masks her strongest attribute: the ability to express the aesthetics of “yohaku”, or the space between things.

Bamboo, lacquer, tile ash, linen
Shisen Hanten Level 35, L35.ART.04

The core spirit of bamboo has always been admired by Chinese literati, while lacquer is a cultural medium with iconic oriental element. This work combines points, lines and surfaces in a free style. The contrast and mixture of lacquer and bamboo has formed a material tension between different textures. The entire shape is structured like a stone, bringing a rich visual feeling.

Sorte Glass, Utakata - Bowl / Indigo Blue
Shisen Hanten Level 35, L35.ART.05

Between the real and the unreal, in Chinese calligraphy and painting, line drawing forms the foundation, emphasizing the shaping of brushstrokes. The artwork is inspired by variations in ink, such as strong and light, dry and wet, to create a natural and powerful atmosphere.

Collage on paper
Shisen Hanten Level 35, L35.ART.06

「Landscape of Words」
The expressions and intonations of the speaker,
The emotions and moods of the receiver,
The place, the timing…
I want to have time to quietly observe the wonder of words as they change in various ways.
May your heart be filled with beautiful scenery, like the gradations of colors.