[Artist introduction] REI INABA/Rei Inaba


Introducing Vulnerability ” artist REI INABA/Rei Inaba

REI INABA/Rei Inaba

He is the only artist in Japan who uses a unique method of pasting kimono threads called "fiber painting." He also works in oil paintings, monotype prints, and mixed media, and has exhibited many times overseas, including in Amsterdam and Taipei. He continues to engage in a wide range of activities, both figurative and abstract, such as corporate collaboration murals and live painting for events.

“Kimono-fibre painter” based in Tokyo Japan. A unique professional artist drawing with glued Japanese kimono yarns. Also producing oil paint, monotyping and mixed media works, attended many international art fairs in Amsterdam, Taipei, etc. Keeps being active in a A wide range of activities as corporate office murals, live painting events, regardless of concrete or abstract.

Last year, I wanted to make art more pervasive in the world. Rei Inaba is a textile artist and organizer of the art event "Desert Water", which was founded with this in mind. This time, based on the concept of "Vulnerability", we will be exhibiting mainly abstract paintings that have not been exhibited much until now.

*Please also take a look at our new surfboards and fiber paintings.

REI INABA/Rei Inaba Instagram▽
https://www.instagram.com/reiinaba0/

[Career]

2022
“REIINABA solo exhibition” gallery concept21 Omotesando | “REIINABA solo exhibition” gallery concept21 Tokyo
Desert water vol.6 “CHILL” e+living room café&dining | Desert water vol.6 “CHILL” e+living room café&dining Tokyo
 
“Desert water × One and only exhibition-enishi” Shinjuku Isetan 7th floor | Desert water × One and only ISETAN SHINJUKU Tokyo
 
Desert water vol.4 “Fertile” WACCA IKEBUKURO | Desert water vol.4 “Fertile” WACCA IKEBUKURO Tokyo
 
Market of Love and Madness Opening Exhibition Laforet Harajyuku | Laforet Harajyuku Tokyo
 
One and only exhibition Shibuya Seibu A building 3rd floor | One and only SEIBU SHIBUYA Tokyo
 
"ISLAND BREEZE-chatterism-" e+living room café&dining
 
“ISLAND BREEZE-Beyond the glare-” MDP gallery KAMAKURA
 
Desert water vol.3 "SPROUTING" JINGUMAE COMICHI | Desert water vol.3
 
"SPROUTING" JINGUMAE COMICHI Tokyo
 
2021
  
9th Anniversary! [Hummingbird] BAR Ame Shinjuku | 9th Anniversary! [Hummingbird] BAR Ame Tokyo
 
Sponsored by Aspee France rooms41 | HPFRANCE rooms41
 
Desert water vol.2 “Refreshing” Rosy gallery & Ryotei | Desert water vol.2 “Refreshing” Tokyo
 
Desert water vol.1 “Ripple” Kaisu Akasaka | Desert water vol.1 “Ripple” Tokyo
 
"CHILL-embraced my soul warmly." e+living room café&dining Tokyo
“Gentle Time-Waiting for you” Kyobashi Jindai Building 1.2F | “Dear my life-Waiting for you- Tokyo

2020
 
“ENERGY-Affluence of Souls” cafes de Diana gallery | “ENERGY-Affluence of Souls” Café de DIANA gallery and four venues/Tokyo

Sponsored by Aspee France rooms41 | HPFRANCE rooms41

No Audience Exhibition “Light and Shadow” (Photography cooperation: ARCHI HATCH) / Tokyo | No Audience
  
Exhibition 2020 “ray and shadow” 3D shooting ARCHI HATCH/Tokyo

next creators Nippon Television | next creators Nippon Television
"ITO Thread" Petit O'sola Paris

【the work】

Sound emitter

Fiber painting/acrylic/silk on wood panel
H728×W515(mm)

2004

EYES meet

Fiber painting/acrylic/silk on canvas
H380×W455(mm)

2019

Island Breeze Surfboard

REI INABA×Daisuke Nakamura

Surfboard
H175×W52 ×D6 (mm)

2022

Island Breeze Surfboard Model: Short sword single box + plug Wing Throttle Mid Length Fun

REI INABA×Daisuke Nakamura

Surfboard
H197 × W53 × D6 (mm)

2022

vulnerability_spring

acrylic on canvas
H727×W910(mm)

2022

vulnerability _blink

acrylic on canvas
H652×W803(mm)

2022

vulnerability__bridge

acrylic on canvas
H410×W318(mm)

2022

i toxicated a

acrylic on canvas

H120×W190(mm)

2022

intoxicated b

acrylic on canvas

H120×W190(mm)

2022

intoxicated c.

acrylic on canvas

H120×W190(mm)

2022

intoxicated d

acrylic on canvas

H120×W190(mm)

2022

rhythm a

acrylic on canvas

H120×W190(mm)

2022

rhythm b

acrylic on canvas

H120×W190(mm)

2022

rhythm c

acrylic on canvas

H120×W190(mm)

2022

rhythm d

acrylic on canvas

H120×W190(mm)

2022

List of REI INABA 's works▽

https://pls-art-shop.com/collections/rei-inaba

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[Staff comment]

His distinctive work is textile painting, which uses kimono thread. While it is a powerful work, if you look closely you can clearly see the delicate curves of the threads:eyes:
It is drawn in an expression that takes full advantage of the charm of thread, and is very worth seeing: Sparkles: (Kawahara)

[Exhibition information]

Vulnerability

The concept of this exhibition, ``Vulnerability'', means ``vulnerability'' and contains the message of ``showing your honest self.''

Showing parts of yourself that you don't want to show to others or exposing your weaknesses can sometimes lead to hurt feelings, but it can also bring positive results. Although the word has negative connotations, it is a strength to express actions and feelings that are difficult to show to others, and self-disclosure that shows your honest self can be an opportunity to make your life better.
We will be holding a three-person exhibition "Vulnerability" with three artists who sympathize with these words and express themselves despite their worries.
We will also exhibit and sell artwork by Arisa of Wonderland, ITOSHI SAKHRANI, and REI INABA.
In addition, we are planning a reception party and talk session for some people on November 19th (Saturday) and November 26th (Saturday) during the exhibition period, and the artist will also be in the gallery. (Details will be provided to +ART GALLERY online shop members and those connected to the artist.)
We will provide introductions and interview videos of the artists who will be exhibited on our SNS (Instagram). Additionally, information on the participating artists is provided at the end of the text, so we hope you will read it.
We look forward to seeing you there.
:star:️reception
November 19th 18:00-21:00
November 26th 18:00-21:00
Entrance Free
Exhibiting artists and exhibition overview
Arisa in Wonderland | ITOSHI SAKHRANI | REI INABA
*Please refer to each artist's SNS for dates when they will be in the gallery.
Business hours: November 14, 2022 (Monday) to November 27, 2022 (Sunday) 10:00 - 21:00
*Business hours may change due to the influence of the new coronavirus. Please check the official website from time to time.
free entrance
Venue: +ART GALLERY
Address: Shibuya Scramble Square Shop & Restaurant 14F
(2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002)
Access: 30 seconds to 1 minute each from JR Shibuya Station (Yamanote Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line), Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station (Fukutoshin Line, Hanzomon Line, Ginza Line), Tokyu Line Shibuya Station (Toyoko Line, Denentoshi Line)
Works can be exhibited and sold. It will also be sold online during this period.
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