Re:cycle (高野裕輔、島田晃吏)

Re:cycle （Yusuke Takano, Akisato Shimada） Shimada

Everything has a history, and layering contemporary sensibilities onto that history gives rise to new creation. Amid constant change, the fundamental idea of "circulation" remains unwavering. This exhibition, themed around "circulation" and "history," is composed of a spatial installation that moves between photographic works and a tearoom. It expresses the interplay of iron in the Earth's core and water in the mantle, a cyclical activity that fosters Earth's richness, through the theme of "water and iron." Additionally, in Kyoto, the central hub of tea culture with a 400-year history, the philosophy of "mitate" creates a space for evoking alternate meanings hidden behind objects. By encouraging viewers to layer their own diverse interpretations and engage in quiet dialogue with the works, the exhibition brings to light different perspectives.