December Exhibition "Sezession" Shokuraku Asano, Nishijin-Ori

（Left）Kimono "Victorian Lace", （Right）Nagoya Obi "Sezession"

Shokuraku Asano Exhibition
"Vienna 1900"

In search of inspiration, Kyoto based Asano Hirotaka made his way to the historical city of Vienna. From the Belvedere Palace in the height of summer to the Grand Secession Building, everything was breathtakingly beautiful. 
In contrast to the classical styles of the imperial palace, the groundbreaking works of the Secessionists, Klimt, Schiele, and the Wiener Werkstätte, which emerged at the turn of the century, also reflect the influence of Japanese aesthetics.
In a world of shifting illusions, the energy unleashed by Vienna during that transformative period serves as the core of this collection.

Take a look at all works here

Event Timeline : December 6-8 2024
Location : Ginza Motoji Waori Wasen, Otoko-no-Kimono

Gallery Talk (Womens)

Saturday December 7th 2024
10am-11am (Japanese Only)
Location : Ginza Motoji Waori Wasen
Max. 40 people (Reservation Required)

Gallery Talk (Mens) 

Sunday December 8th 2024
10am-11am (Japanese Only)
Location：Ginza Motoji Otoko-no-Kimono
Max. 20 people (Reservation Required)

Artwork Talk

Sunday December 8th 2024
2am-2.30am (Japanese Only)
Location : Ginza Motoji Waori Wasen
Max. 10 people  (Reservation Required)

Meet The Artist

12/6（Fri）1am - 6pm
12/7（Sat）11am - 6pm
12/8（Sun）11am - 6pm

Want to visit?

Please email us at info@motoji.co.jp

About Shokuraku Asano 織楽浅野

「織楽, Enjoy Weaving」is the name of the concept at this Nishin-Ori weaving studio. With a restrained pallette, and expression design with material, texture, and shadow, elegant work is woven.

Founded in 1980, the Nishijin-Ori brand Shokuraku Asano aims to make weaving a joyful experience. Kimonos and obis are woven with only a few colors, emphasizing depth and texture. While cherishing the traditions of Nishijin, they continue to produce works that showcase their unique style, gaining support from kimono lovers throughout the country.

ASANO, Hirotaka, the man behind the brand, has been collecting books, various ephemera, and objects from a young age. As a child he would often accompany his father on visits to art museums and bookstores in their hometown of Kyoto. To this day, he continues to collect a variety of things, including art books, textiles, various types of Japanese paper, brushes, ink, chopsticks, posters, and more from around the world. Inspired by these items, he captures their essence and weaves them into his work.

Shokuraku Asano is most famous for its exceptionally unique obi, which draw influence from various sources such as antique lace, Western art, and traditional Japanese motifs. These influences are abstracted, with a focus on the interplay of textures and shadows.

Work by Shokuraku Asano can be seen worn by both fashion-conscious men and women alike.

(From Left to Right)
MOTOJI, Keita; MOTOJI, Koumei; ASANO, Hirotaka; ASANO Hiroki
At the Shokuraku Asano gallery talk in 2018