Ouma Solo Exhibition “Collective Life / Life Continuous”
An exhibition by the cell artist Ouma will be held at “Cité du Temps GINZA.”
This exhibition is organized by the global company “Swatch.”
Ouma, originally from Tokyo and formerly a veterinarian, began her art activities after the death of a patient led her to draw pictures of the deceased animal to send to the family. As a cell artist, she creates works with “cells”—the smallest unit of life—as her theme.
In this exhibition, she uses “cells” as her motif, portraying a world that could be called collective life: individual lives coming together, sometimes cooperating and sometimes clashing, yet forming a single whole.
Swatch has a close relationship with art, continuously supporting art contests and events around the world.
In Shanghai, they operate a facility called “The Swatch Art Peace Hotel” that supports artist activities. Artists selected from around the world live and work in residence there, growing significantly in their artistic careers through events and interactions with other artists.
Applications to “The Swatch Art Peace Hotel” can be made through the official Swatch Art Peace Hotel website (https://www.swatch-art-peace-hotel.com/).
Ouma stayed at this facility for six months starting in November 2017, energetically presenting a wide range of works.
The exhibition will run for ten days and includes participatory events during the period.
It offers a valuable opportunity to encounter the works of Ouma, who continues her creative activities while traveling the world.
Overview
Ouma Solo Exhibition
Collective Life / Life Continuous
Dates: Friday, November 2, 2018 – Sunday, November 11, 2018 Opening hours: 14:00–19:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Venue: Cité du Temps GINZA, Nicolas G. Hayek Center 14F, 7-9-18 Ginza, Chuo-ku http://www.swatchgroup.jp/nicolas-g-hayek-center/about/
Admission: Free
*The final day, Sunday, November 11, will close at 17:00. *Open every day during the exhibition period.
<Special Event Participatory Workshop>
Enjoy “Cell Art” with Ouma!
Sunday, November 4, 14:30–18:00
Thursday, November 8, 16:00–18:00 (Free of charge, drop-in welcome)
