Announcement of the green-themed art exhibition “Connect with Green”

Plus Art Co., Ltd. (English name: plus art co., ltd, location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, representative: Takashi Nitta), which develops business with the theme of enjoying contemporary art, and advertising agency business in the digital domain and talent/influenza. For you Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Sousuke Noda, hereinafter referred to as "For you"), which operates an entertainer management business, will co-sponsor the "Connect with Green" exhibition.

About the exhibition “Connect with Green”

This exhibition is an exhibition that gives you a sense of what a ``comfortable space'' that coexists with nature is now, as the concept of homes and offices has changed during the several years of the coronavirus pandemic. As people are restricted from going out, I think an increasing number of people want to place something in the place where they and their loved ones live that will give them the ``awareness'' to love things for a long time and spend time self-reflecting. . Among them, art with nature motifs, such as terrariums and bonsai, has become popular during the coronavirus pandemic, and many people are probably picking it up. In this exhibition, we will once again focus on art that allows us to feel the touch of nature and think about the earth's timeline, and will display works that change the density of our daily lives.

Regarding participating artists

Participating artists include Asu, who delicately expresses Japan's beautiful landscapes and nature at a scale of 1/1 million using terrariums and bonsai, and ``wabisabi'', a nature art brand with the theme of design of life and death. The director is Shun Sato, and Hirotake Imanishi, who develops works based on the themes of cell proliferation and life energy, which he was impressed with during his research life, works with nature as the theme. It is made up of photographer Masataka Kogo and others who create .

How to enjoy this exhibition

The key to enjoying this exhibition is the works that express the dynamics and delicacy of the natural world, including nature and creatures that can only be seen here. I consistently express the beauty of nature by using the components of the natural world such as moss, wood, soil, and water. In addition, you can enjoy works and expressions of various scales in one space, such as terrariums, bonsai, pottery, and photographs, including works that sublimate cell-scale concepts into works.

Artist introduction

Asu (Minimal Landscape Artist)

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Born in 1994. Started making art in 2016, self-taught to create terrariums using moss and other materials. Launched a YouTube channel in January 2019. He creates works that are miniature versions of Japan's beautiful nature and landscapes, and has gained viewers both domestically and internationally. The number exceeded 400,000 in one year. Currently, there are 943,000 YouTube subscribers. Combining various techniques such as terrariums, aquariums, bonsai, and Chinese bonsai, we express in the smallest possible size the beautiful nature that has been an asset of Japan since ancient times. We create new spaces and experiences by combining the cultural contexts of each region.

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asu_green11/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/asu_green11
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AsuGreen11

<About the exhibited works>
We will exhibit several works with the theme of Japanese nature, including works that have been praised on YouTube.

Introducing: ASU's "I want to recreate the spray of a waterfall" that has been viewed 34.55 million times

Shun Sato (Nature Art Designer)

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"wabisabi" is a nature art brand created by designer Shun Sato.
Entered Tokyo University of Agriculture to study plants. After that, he became fascinated by new forms of botanical art that he saw while traveling overseas, and set out to convey its charm in Japan.

We design plants based on the brand concept of "designing life and death." Among them, he specializes in art using bonsai.

He also held his own solo exhibition in September 2022, which received a great response.

instagram (Shun Sato): https://www.instagram.com/shun_6_20/
instagram (wabisabi): https://www.instagram.com/wabisabi.desgin/

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We will exhibit several works from the nature art brand "wabisabi" with the theme of life and death designs.

Yasutaka Imanishi (ceramist)

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Born in Nara Prefecture. Completed doctoral course at University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences. Researches cancer and immune mechanisms, with a focus on mitochondria. After obtaining his doctorate, he studied at the Shiga Prefectural Shigaraki Ceramic Technical Research Institute and the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute and became independent as a ceramic artist.

A work of self-expression using a hybrid of clay and glaze that was uniquely mixed, Kutani ware techniques, etc. based on the themes of the proliferation of cells and the strength and dynamism of cells that impressed me during my research life. produced.

Major exhibitions in recent years include 3331 ART FAIR and KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa. Currently an assistant/part-time lecturer at Kanazawa College of Art.

instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hirotake_imanishi/
Official Web: https://hirotakeimanishi.com/

<About the exhibited works>
We will exhibit several works such as single flower vases, wall hangings, and objects.

Masataka Kogo (Photographer)

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Born in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture in 1992. Became independent as a photographer in 2019.
He focuses on the fact that the feelings we experience in everyday life are closely related to the origin of life and the process of evolution, and uses this as the driving force behind his creations. His works include ``Moon Grass,'' ``Gakikaku,'' and ``Mountains and Humans.''

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masataka_kougo/
Official Web: http://masatakakougo.com/

<About the exhibited works>
We will be exhibiting several works with nature as the theme.

[Event overview]
Event name: Connect with Green - Green and time.
Event period: November 28, 2022 (Monday) to December 11, 2022 (Sunday) 10:00 - 21:00 (until 20:00 on the last day)
Venue: +ART GALLERY, Shibuya Scramble Square Shop & Restaurant 14F (2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002)
Online Store: https://pls-art-shop.com/ (Works can be purchased and will also be sold online during the period!)
Participating artists: Asu, Shun Sato, Yasutaka Imanishi, Masataka Kogo
We are planning a reception during the exhibition period, which will be announced on official SNS, etc.

Sponsor: Plus Art Co., Ltd. Co-sponsor: For you Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: HO GA

<About the implementing company>

■GALLERY management company <br>Company name: Plus Art Co., Ltd.
HP URL: https://pls-art.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plsart.inc/
SHOP: https://pls-art-shop.com/
Address: Shibuya Scramble Square 14F, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002
Established: September 2020 Representative Director: Taku Nitta

At Plus Art Co., Ltd., we believe in the power and influence hidden in ART, and take on the challenge of creatively solving social issues by applying +ART to all things, things, and people in the world. While building the city's ecosystem of creators, public institutions, and companies, we provide support for exhibitions and promotions.

■Co-sponsor company <br>For you Co., Ltd.
URL: https://foru.co.jp
Address: 4th and 5th floor, Ebisu Light Building, 3-1-19 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022 Phone: 03-6451-0639
Established: August 2015 Representative Director: Sosuke Noda
For you is ``Producing a new era and creating future encounters and happiness.'' ” is a hybrid advertising and entertainment agency that develops advertising planning and production business and talent/influencer management business mainly in the digital and SNS area.