2018年、木彫文化の継承と更新を目指した活動「木学 - XYLOLOGY」が近代木彫の祖・平櫛田中旧邸にて、15名の作家による彫刻展として始動しました。「木」という素材を共通項に据え、木を表現する者たちに通底する根源的な問いを見つめ直すことで、木彫文化の新たな展開を促すことを意図したものです。その後、各作家が木彫表現の探究を深化させ、このたび「木学-Re(a)lize-」と題し、新たな展覧会として発表の場を設けるに至りました。是非ご高覧ください。

In 2018, the initiative “Kigaku – XYLOLOGY”, dedicated to both the inheritance and renewal of woodcarving culture, was launched with a sculpture exhibition by fifteen artists at the former residence of Denchu Hirakushi, the founder of modern wood sculpture.
With “wood” as the common medium, the project sought to revisit the fundamental questions shared by those who work with this material, encouraging new developments in the culture of wood sculpture.
Since then, each participating artist has continued to deepen their exploration of woodcarving expression. This ongoing pursuit has now led to a new exhibition titled “Kigaku – Re(a)lize –”, which provides a fresh platform for their presentations. We sincerely look forward to your visit.