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Moe Nakamura's 'Connect Connect' Exhibition

The Pola Museum Annex in Ginza, Tokyo, is currently showcasing the much-anticipated exhibition 'connect connect' by the renowned artist Moe Nakamura. This marks her first exhibition in four years, presenting about 10 artworks, including new pieces, and focusing on the theme of connections—links between artworks, memories, and the future.

Moe Nakamura, who graduated from the Joshibi University of Art and Design’s Graduate School in 2012, has exhibited extensively both at home and internationally. She is celebrated for her unique approach to wood sculpture, utilizing Japanese cypress to depict inner forms, snippets of distant memories, and motifs drawn from nature. Her works are characterized by delicate expressions and a serene presence that breathe a distinctive life into them, inviting viewers to reflect on their own memories and evoking a sense of nostalgia.

This exhibition comes at a poignant time when the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered social interactions. With the importance of community and relationships emphasized anew, 'connect connect' provides a platform for visitors to explore their own connections. The displayed pieces, including wood carvings and two-dimensional works, encourage viewers to contemplate the links that shape their lives and experiences.

Exhibition Details

• - Title: Moe Nakamura 'connect connect'
• - Date: August 19 (Tuesday) - September 28 (Sunday) Closed on August 27 (Wednesday)
• - Organizer: POLA ORBIS Holdings Inc.
• - Cooperation: Gallery Tsubaki
• - Venue: Pola Museum Annex (1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo)
• - Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last admission at 6:30 PM)
• - Admission Fee: Free

Note: Details may change due to circumstances. Please check the gallery's website for the latest updates.

In conjunction with this exhibition, Gallery Tsubaki in Kyobashi, Tokyo, is also hosting 'whisper whisper' from August 19 (Tuesday) to September 13 (Saturday). For detailed information, please visit the official Gallery Tsubaki website.

Related Events

Workshop

Participants can create their original artworks by adding color to cypress plates shaped like the exhibited pieces.

• - Date: August 27 (Wednesday) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• - Capacity: 8 participants per session
• - Age Requirement: Open to elementary school students (children under 3rd grade must be accompanied by a guardian).

Talk Event

Moe Nakamura will discuss the exhibition's themes and her creative process.

• - Date: August 27 (Wednesday) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• - Capacity: 20 participants

All events are free of charge and will be held at the Pola Museum Annex. Reservations can be made through the official site.

Artist Profile: Moe Nakamura

Moe Nakamura was born in Tokyo in 1988 and graduated from the Joshibi University of Art and Design’s Fine Arts Program in 2010. Following her postgraduate studies, she has been actively participating in solo and group exhibitions both locally and internationally.

Notable Solo Exhibitions

• - 2023: 'Like a Garden, Like a Home' (Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo), 'Like a Garden' (Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore, GINZA ATRIUM, Tokyo)
• - 2022: 'before the dawn' (Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore, GINZA ATRIUM, Tokyo)

Notable Group Exhibitions

• - 2024: Charity Auction 'Place in my heart' (Pola Museum Annex, Tokyo)
• - 2023: 'Sublime Introspections: Japanese Female Artistry in Sculpture and Painting' (Dorothy Circus Gallery, Rome/London)

Through her compelling art, Moe Nakamura invites viewers to explore the nuanced connections that shape their existence, making 'connect connect' a vital experience in contemporary art discourse.