Choumushin by TANABE CHIKUUNSAI IV and SAWAKO KAIJIMA

𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 – 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧"
𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The bamboo sculpture Choumushin, created by Tanabe Chikuunsai IV and architect Sawako Kaijima, is inspired by the writings of Zen monk Ryökan (1758-1831), who admired the subtle interactions between natural elements.

The flowing, interwoven bamboo forms evoke organic motifs, such as shells or coral, symbolizing harmony between humanity and nature.

Bamboo, a flexible and living material, here reflects resilience and adaptability.

The shades of red and gold recall shifting light, creating a sense of movement.

The collaboration with Sawako Kaijima brings architectural precision, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, inviting a Zen-like contemplation of natural balance.