Galleri Image is proud to present:

"Planet of Rabbits"

by the Japanese photographer Toshie Takeuchi

1.st - 30.th of September 2007

 

Statement

For the first time in Denmark is it possible to see a solo exhibition by the young Japanese contemporary artist Toshi Takeuchi. The exhibition "Planet of Rabbits" reflects on the mentality of children and the relationship between children and parents. Inspired by classical fairytales, Japanese contemporary literature and memories of her childhood, Toshie Takeuchi has been working on this artistic project since 2004.

In panoramic digital montages Toshie Takeuchi opens a fascinating, visual universe on the boundary between fantasy and reality. At once a charming and alarming place for children, where in the form of imaginative- and expressive rabbits, they can unfold their common childhood. In this peculiar universe, this reflection of reality, the children can draw back from their encounter with adults and a so-called world of reason, which has only left them confused with unanswered questions.

Toshie Takeuchi studied at the University of the Arts London, London College of Communication. She has exhibited at museums and galleries in England, Germany, France, USA and Japan, and among others, Fotografie Forum International, Frankfurt, Germany, and The International Museum of Photography and Film, Rochester, NY, USA. She continues to show her work internationally and currently lives and practices in Japan.

Welcome to the opening on Friday 31st of August 2007 at 16.00 - 18.00

H.E. the Japanese ambassador to Denmark Mr. Masaki Okada will officially open the exhibition.

Gallery Image is arranging a seminar Saturday 8th of September at 14.00. The seminar will discuss tendencies in Japanese contemporary culture, and the art of Toshie Takeuchi will be brought into focus. The lecturers are Anne Mette Laursen, MA, lecturer in Japanese Marie Roesgaard, the Institute of Cross-cultural and Regional Studies and Gunhild Borggreen, amanuensis at the Institute of Art and Science of Arts.

The exhibition is supported by Aarhus Festival,The Danish Arts Council's Committee for International Visual Art, Vilhelm Kiers Fond, XPRINT and EPA Foods.

Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 13.00- 17.00.
Aarhus Festival: Daily from 12.00-18.00.

Toshie Takeuchi will be present at the opening.