Joint Exhibition 'Sacred Deer Garden (Yuniwa)' by Dyeing and Weaving Brand Atelier Shimura, Sculptor Yoshimasa Tsuchiya, and Fantasy Plant Artist AFLO+: Held in Setagaya

Joint Exhibition 'Sacred Deer Garden (Yuniwa)' by Dyeing and Weaving Brand Atelier Shimura, Sculptor Yoshimasa Tsuchiya, and Fantasy Plant Artist AFLO+: Held in Setagaya

Collaboration of Wood Carving, Fantasy Plants, and Plant Dyeing from April 17 (Fri) to April 29 (Wed, Holiday). Three artists who shape the life of nature with human hands transform the gallery into a sacred garden for 13 days.

'Untrodden Path 027' Photo: Mayumi Minagawa / 'Deer' Photo: Yoshimasa Tsuchiya

To the modern spirits breathing in the sacred garden of mythology.

Atelier Shimura (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Shoji Shimura) will hold a special exhibition "Sacred Deer Garden (Yuniwa)" from Friday, April 17 to Wednesday, April 29 (holiday), featuring sculptor Yoshimasa Tsuchiya and Mayumi Minagawa of AFLO+.

This exhibition is the first collaborative effort among Tsuchiya, who carves animals from wood; Minagawa of AFLO+, who creates fantasy plants from thread and fabric; and Atelier Shimura, who weaves the life of plants. All three share a common reverence for nature. It will express a "Sacred Garden (Yuniwa)" that can only be encountered here, featuring new wooden sculptures and accessories inspired by the Kashima-dachi legend of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. During the exhibition period, a talk event on the theme of "Art and Nature" by the three artists will also be held.

AFLO+ Photo: Mayumi Minagawa

Exhibition Overview

Period

April 17 (Fri) - April 29 (Wed, Holiday), 2026, 12:00 - 17:30

Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays; Open on holidays

Venue

Atelier Shimura Gallery & School Tokyo, Setagaya

6-17-7 Soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Exhibition and Sale Content

Wooden sculptures (Yoshimasa Tsuchiya), Accessories/Objects (AFLO+), Tsumugi handwoven scarves (Atelier Shimura). *Wooden sculptures will be available for purchase via lottery. Objects are also available for purchase. Please see below for details.*

Inquiries

TEL 03-6411-1215 Email gallery@ateliershimura.co.jp

Artist Presence Days

Yoshimasa Tsuchiya: April 17 (Fri), 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 25 (Sat)

Mayumi Minagawa (AFLO+): April 17 (Fri), 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun)

Regarding Lottery Applications for Wooden Sculptures

Those wishing to purchase wooden sculptures, please apply using the following methods.

Application Period: April 17 (Fri) 12:00 - April 29 (Wed, Holiday) 23:59

Application Method 1

In-person application

Please visit Atelier Shimura Gallery & School in Tokyo, Setagaya to apply.

Application Method 2

Online application Please send a message stating "Lottery Application" via the inquiry form below. We will send you details about the artworks and the application form via email.

Online Application Form: https://forms.gle/QQs3onx476GC2W1i9

※Domestic shipping only. Thank you for your understanding.

Inquiries: Email gallery@ateliershimura.co.jp

Exhibition Related Events

Talk Event "Art and Nature" Yoshimasa Tsuchiya (Sculptor) × Mayumi Minagawa (AFLO+) × Shoji Shimura (Representative of Atelier Shimura)

We will discuss the background of this exhibition, the excitement arising from the collaboration among the three, and their respective perspectives on their creative processes.

Event Overview

Date & Time

April 18 (Sat), 10:30 - 11:30

Venue

Atelier Shimura Gallery & School Tokyo, Setagaya

Participation Fee

2,200 JPY (tax included)

Capacity

12 people

Application

https://yuniwa20260418.peatix.com

Speaker Profiles

Yoshimasa Tsuchiya (土屋仁応)

Sculptor who carves animals from wood, creating forest animals and imaginary creatures. Born 1977, from Kanagawa Prefecture. Completed doctoral program in Sculpture Conservation Studies at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School. Recipient of the Enku Grand Prize. Selected works include "The Forest of Listening Ears" and "Theory of Evolution" (Kyuryudo). Since the 2016 exhibition "Yoshimasa Tsuchiya meets Shimura Colors," he has held collaborative exhibitions with Fukumi Shimura, Yoko Shimura, and Atelier Shimura. He also co-authored the picture book "Meteor: The Story of Animals Raised by a Poet" (Kyuryudo) with Fukumi Shimura.

Website: https://yoshimasatsuchiya.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoshimasa_tsuchiya_info/

X: https://x.com/Yoshimasa_Tsu

AFLO+

Beautiful fantasy plants born from a single thread or a single piece of fabric. AFLO+ meticulously finishes such plant-motif works by hand. Using Kyoto's traditional silk threads as the primary material, the works, while delicate, possess a distinct presence, leveraging their texture and colors. Based in Kyoto, AFLO+ creates understated yet elegant accessories and objects, as well as wedding items, which are presented at solo exhibitions and sales events. They have collaborated twice with Atelier Shimura, using threads and fabric dyed by Atelier Shimura.

Website: https://afloplus.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afloplus/

Yoshimasa Tsuchiya 'Deer' 2026 Photo: Yoshimasa Tsuchiya

Details of the special exhibition can also be viewed on the official website.

Atelier Shimura Website

Gallery Page: https://www.atelier-shimura.jp/blogs/gallery/yuniwa-2026

About Atelier Shimura

Atelier Shimura is a dyeing and weaving brand centered around Shoji Shimura, grandson of dyer and weaver Fukumi Shimura, and the next generation of creators. At their workshops in Kyoto and Tokyo, individuals captivated by the world of plant colors gather to create unique, one-of-a-kind products. While inheriting rich philosophies through dyeing and weaving, they continuously explore how to beautify life and define appropriate activities for the times, such as creating cultural experience venues centered on dyeing and weaving through "workshops" and "learning sessions." They look forward to meeting people who can deepen their learning together in nature and art, and wish to be a workshop with ever-open doors.

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