Satoshi Kawata's Fresco Exhibition Techne for the Public at Kyoto Museum
The exhibition titled Techne for the Public, created by Satoshi Kawata, is currently on display at The Triangle space in the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art. This showcase, which runs from 16 July to 6 October, features expansive frescoes that illustrate Japan's suburban scenery. Kawata, originally from Osaka and now residing in Kyōtango, draws from civil engineering innovations that influence suburban development, highlighting artificial slopes and transmission towers. His artwork portrays suburbs as dynamic and fragmented rather than monotonous. The exhibition highlights Kawata's unique fresco techniques, such as irregular plaster applications and the 'strappo' method for making detachable canvas imprints. These allow for the frescoes' transportation post-exhibition, emphasizing their adaptable nature. The Triangle was established two years ago to promote emerging artists.
Key facts
- Exhibition Techne for the Public runs from 16 July to 6 October
- Satoshi Kawata is a fresco specialist born in Osaka, based in Kyōtango
- Exhibition is at The Triangle space within Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
- Kawata's frescoes depict suburban landscapes with abstract forms
- Artist uses 'strappo' technique to create detachable fresco imprints
- The Triangle was added to the museum two years ago for emerging artists
- Kawata has painted frescoes in public baths and schools previously
- Work references civil engineering technology shaping suburban areas
Entities
Artists
- Satoshi Kawata
Institutions
- Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
- The Triangle
- ArtReview Asia
Locations
- Kyoto
- Japan
- Osaka
- Kyōtango