Umico Niwa's "Daphne, Act Two" Opens at T293 in Rome Alongside New Book
Umico Niwa's solo show, "Daphne, Act Two," is now at the T293 gallery in Rome and expands on ideas from her book, "Daphne." This book features a mix of photography, installations, and poetry that connect with the spirit of the Greek nymph. The exhibition is split into two parts: "Act One" showcases figures made from organic materials and pewter, while "Act Two" focuses on interactions with "Daphnes." Niwa intertwines natural elements with urban life, reflecting on her own experiences, including her journey through sexual transition and the need to hear the voices of the youth amid rising violence. She also reflects on her surgical experiences. A powerful line from her poem expresses a wish to connect across time and space.
Fatti principali
- Umico Niwa's solo exhibition "Daphne, Act Two" is on view at the Rome gallery T293.
- The show is divided into two large rooms: "Act One," with figures of organic materials and pewter, and "Act Two," where the "Daphnes" interact.
- Niwa's book "Daphne" collects snapshots, small installations, artworks, casual objects, and her own poems.
- The title references the nymph Daphne from Greek mythology.
- The compositions place branches and flowers in non-natural settings such as near sockets, on microwaves, and around pipes.
- Niwa links the Daphnes to personal experience, including sexual transition and the post-operative period.
- The series began after Niwa encountered a statue of the nymph and felt compelled to fuse metal into a branch mold.
- Installation photographs were taken by Eleonora Cerri Pecorella.
Entità
Artisti
- Umico Niwa
- Eleonora Cerri Pecorella
Istituzioni
- T293
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- ATP DIARY
Luoghi
- Rome
- Italy
- England
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- Piazza del Catalone