This is the catalogue for Hong Kong-based Japanese artist Fumino Hora's debut solo exhibition held at 10 Chancery Lane Gallery.
"In her most recent sculptural works that deliberately resemble traditional Japanese robes of a bygone era, Fumino Hora's installation consists of two elements hina and femininity. 'Hina' is a Japanese word for dolls, or 'chicks' an endearing term that a parent, or relative would use to talk about a daughter in the family. You can find hina dolls in most Japanese homes during 'girls day' celebrations every March 3rd. In this exhibition, simply entitled Hina, Fumino Hora explores the intimate connection between spirit and body, as well as costume and identity a starting point for an intensive examination of the conditions and rules and of forced behaviour of women in Japanese culture and society. Combing contemporary ideas with historical transitions has become a popular means of presenting art from Asia in recent years, and there is always the emphasis on a synthesis of tradition and modernity, loss of history, memory, or culture. There is also an increased interest in the body as the carrier of meaning, regardless of gender differences." (Pamela Kember, from the catalogue)
With artist's biography.
"In her most recent sculptural works that deliberately resemble traditional Japanese robes of a bygone era, Fumino Hora's installation consists of two elements hina and femininity. 'Hina' is a Japanese word for dolls, or 'chicks' an endearing term that a parent, or relative would use to talk about a daughter in the family. You can find hina dolls in most Japanese homes during 'girls day' celebrations every March 3rd. In this exhibition, simply entitled Hina, Fumino Hora explores the intimate connection between spirit and body, as well as costume and identity a starting point for an intensive examination of the conditions and rules and of forced behaviour of women in Japanese culture and society. Combing contemporary ideas with historical transitions has become a popular means of presenting art from Asia in recent years, and there is always the emphasis on a synthesis of tradition and modernity, loss of history, memory, or culture. There is also an increased interest in the body as the carrier of meaning, regardless of gender differences." (Pamela Kember, from the catalogue)
With artist's biography.
Access level
Onsite
Location code
MON.FUM3
Language
English
Keyword
installation,  solo exhibition
Publication/Creation date
2003
No of copies
1
Content type
artist monograph, 
catalogue
Chapter headings
Forms of Resistance - Pamela KEMBER
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