かすむ線、浮かぶ輪郭̶̶境界をわたる、現代オーストラリアの写真表現
Obfuscation & Delineation; Navigating the boundaries of the Australian Contemporary Photography
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2022.10.15(sat) - 10.30(sun)
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2022.10.15(sat) - 10.30(sun)
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かすむ線、浮かぶ輪郭̶̶境界をわたる、現代オーストラリアの写真表現
Obfuscation & Delineation; Navigating the boundaries of the Australian Contemporary Photography
この度、clinicでは、オーストラリアのアーティストと写真家を集めた展覧会「かすむ線、浮かぶ輪郭̶̶境界をわたる、現代オーストラリアの写真表現」を10 月 15 日(土)から 30 日(日)にかけて開催します。
本展は、ジェイク・ネミロフスキー、ロシェル・マリー・アダム、ベン・ホスキング、ジャック・キャノン、モーガンナ・マギー、アビゲイル・バーニー、マシュー・スタントン、アマンダ・ウィリアムズ、ローハン・ハッチンソンを含む9人のオーストラリア人写真家による作品で構成されます。アーティストが取り上げるテーマはそれぞれ固有のものでありながら、作品同士はパンデミックが促したであろう、微妙な共通性で絡み合います。
各アーティストは単に画像をキャプチャするだけでなく、考古学研究になぞらえながら視覚を超えた意味を探求し、捉えたイメージのレイヤーをより深く掘り下げています。それは、自分たちの外的環境や対象物を捉えたものを発見、記録、分析し、新たな意味を構築する行為とも言えます。
この「人生（ライフ）」の視覚化は、オーストラリアの史実からだけでなく、様々な写真の実践法や作者固有の人生経験からの影響の産物ともいえるでしょう。
会場のclinicは渋谷の繁華街から電車でわずか5分の三軒茶屋にあるギャラリースペース。青いロゴが目印のブルーボトルコーヒー 三軒茶屋カフェの脇の通路を抜けた突当りに位置します。
以前は診療所だった（その名前の由来でもあります） 空間は、無骨なコンクリートむき出しの壁とは対照的に、親密さと暖かさを醸し出し、現在では、地域と芸術を愛した院長の意思を引き継ぎ、生活を豊かにする造形・文化活動を発信しています。
この展覧会を通じて、日本ではまだあまり知られていないオーストラリアのフォトカルチャーを東京の人々に垣間見てもらえることを楽しみにしています。
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As international borders open up between Japan and Australia, a collective of Australian Artists and photographers will come together to present Obfuscation & Delineation; Navigating the boundaries of Australian Contemporary Photography; an exhibition that seeks to uncover the layers of Australian history and its influences through a series of photographs, as artists individually discover, document and construct meaning of their external environment. The exhibition will take place at Clinic Gallery in Tokyo; Sangenjaya, Setagaya, opening its doors from the 15th-30th of October preceded by an Opening Night on 14th October.
The exhibition will consist of works by 9 Australian photographers, IIing Jake Nemirovsky, Rochelle Marie Adam, Ben Hosking, Jack Cannon, Morganna Magee, Abigail Varney, Matthew Stanton, Amanda Williams and Rohan Hutchinson. The subject matters featured in the artists’ imagery are unique to that of the individual; however, there is a subtle commonality that intertwines one artists’ work to the next. Perhaps it is something spurred on by the effects of the pandemic; each artist not merely captures an image, but searches for meaning beyond what the eye can see and delves deeper into the “layers” of the image. Likened to the works of an rchaeologist, the artists each uncover, document, analyse and construct new meaning to what they have captured of their external environment and subject matters. This transfer of “life” into imagery takes on meaning through not only historical influences but also other photographic practices beyond Australian photography, as well as one’s experiences in life.
The works will be exhibited at clinic Tokyo; a gallery space renovated by renowned architects, Schemata. Located in Sangenjaya; just a 5 minute train-ride away from the bustling streets of Shibuya, the gallery space can be found at a narrow dead-end street, hidden just beyond a Blue Bottle Cafe – highly identifiable by its famous blue logo. Formerly a physicians clinic (thus its namesake), the space exudes intimacy and warmth, contrasted by earthy, exposed concrete walls.
The site has housed gallery owner, Kota Okukubo’s family for three generations, however, now also aims to bring to life creative and cultural activities, and to enrich the lives of both visitors and neighbours alike.
‘Clinic is not only a gallery, but a place for people to gather, whether they are just passing through or something specific has drawn them to our space.’ Says Kota Okukubo.
‘Through this exhibition, I look forward to giving the people of Tokyo a glimpse into Australian photography, which is not yet widely known in Japan. I hope for this exhibition to be an eye-opening and inspiring event for our community. The gallery will present the artists’ documentations in a borderless manner with the absence of any sort of linear narrative; however, will invite viewers to reflect upon their own knowledge and experiences to construct meanings behind an image through “digging” and discovering.
本展は、ジェイク・ネミロフスキー、ロシェル・マリー・アダム、ベン・ホスキング、ジャック・キャノン、モーガンナ・マギー、アビゲイル・バーニー、マシュー・スタントン、アマンダ・ウィリアムズ、ローハン・ハッチンソンを含む9人のオーストラリア人写真家による作品で構成されます。アーティストが取り上げるテーマはそれぞれ固有のものでありながら、作品同士はパンデミックが促したであろう、微妙な共通性で絡み合います。
各アーティストは単に画像をキャプチャするだけでなく、考古学研究になぞらえながら視覚を超えた意味を探求し、捉えたイメージのレイヤーをより深く掘り下げています。それは、自分たちの外的環境や対象物を捉えたものを発見、記録、分析し、新たな意味を構築する行為とも言えます。
この「人生（ライフ）」の視覚化は、オーストラリアの史実からだけでなく、様々な写真の実践法や作者固有の人生経験からの影響の産物ともいえるでしょう。
会場のclinicは渋谷の繁華街から電車でわずか5分の三軒茶屋にあるギャラリースペース。青いロゴが目印のブルーボトルコーヒー 三軒茶屋カフェの脇の通路を抜けた突当りに位置します。
以前は診療所だった（その名前の由来でもあります） 空間は、無骨なコンクリートむき出しの壁とは対照的に、親密さと暖かさを醸し出し、現在では、地域と芸術を愛した院長の意思を引き継ぎ、生活を豊かにする造形・文化活動を発信しています。
この展覧会を通じて、日本ではまだあまり知られていないオーストラリアのフォトカルチャーを東京の人々に垣間見てもらえることを楽しみにしています。
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As international borders open up between Japan and Australia, a collective of Australian Artists and photographers will come together to present Obfuscation & Delineation; Navigating the boundaries of Australian Contemporary Photography; an exhibition that seeks to uncover the layers of Australian history and its influences through a series of photographs, as artists individually discover, document and construct meaning of their external environment. The exhibition will take place at Clinic Gallery in Tokyo; Sangenjaya, Setagaya, opening its doors from the 15th-30th of October preceded by an Opening Night on 14th October.
The exhibition will consist of works by 9 Australian photographers, IIing Jake Nemirovsky, Rochelle Marie Adam, Ben Hosking, Jack Cannon, Morganna Magee, Abigail Varney, Matthew Stanton, Amanda Williams and Rohan Hutchinson. The subject matters featured in the artists’ imagery are unique to that of the individual; however, there is a subtle commonality that intertwines one artists’ work to the next. Perhaps it is something spurred on by the effects of the pandemic; each artist not merely captures an image, but searches for meaning beyond what the eye can see and delves deeper into the “layers” of the image. Likened to the works of an rchaeologist, the artists each uncover, document, analyse and construct new meaning to what they have captured of their external environment and subject matters. This transfer of “life” into imagery takes on meaning through not only historical influences but also other photographic practices beyond Australian photography, as well as one’s experiences in life.
The works will be exhibited at clinic Tokyo; a gallery space renovated by renowned architects, Schemata. Located in Sangenjaya; just a 5 minute train-ride away from the bustling streets of Shibuya, the gallery space can be found at a narrow dead-end street, hidden just beyond a Blue Bottle Cafe – highly identifiable by its famous blue logo. Formerly a physicians clinic (thus its namesake), the space exudes intimacy and warmth, contrasted by earthy, exposed concrete walls.
The site has housed gallery owner, Kota Okukubo’s family for three generations, however, now also aims to bring to life creative and cultural activities, and to enrich the lives of both visitors and neighbours alike.
‘Clinic is not only a gallery, but a place for people to gather, whether they are just passing through or something specific has drawn them to our space.’ Says Kota Okukubo.
‘Through this exhibition, I look forward to giving the people of Tokyo a glimpse into Australian photography, which is not yet widely known in Japan. I hope for this exhibition to be an eye-opening and inspiring event for our community. The gallery will present the artists’ documentations in a borderless manner with the absence of any sort of linear narrative; however, will invite viewers to reflect upon their own knowledge and experiences to construct meanings behind an image through “digging” and discovering.
Artist Profile:
ジェイク・ネミロフスキー（Jake Nemirovsky）https://jakenemirovsky.com/
ロシェル・マリー・アダム（Rochelle Marie Ada）https://rochellemarieadam.com/
ベン・ホスキング（Benjamin Hosking）https://www.todblg.com
ジャック・キャノン（Jack Ryder-Cannon）
モーガンナ・マギー（Morganna Magee）https://www.morgannamagee.com/
アビゲイル・バーニー（Abigail Varney）https://abigailvarney.com/
マシュー・スタントン（Matthew Stanton）https://matthewstanton.com.au/
アマンダ・ウィリアムズ（Amanda Williams）https://www.awilliams.com.au/
ローハン・ハッチンソン（Rohan Hutchinson）http://www.rohanhutchinson.com/
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Guest Curator: Ben Hosking & Jack Cannon
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Special Thanks: Blue Bottle Coffee Japan
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Photograpy: Ben Hosking
ジェイク・ネミロフスキー（Jake Nemirovsky）https://jakenemirovsky.com/
ロシェル・マリー・アダム（Rochelle Marie Ada）https://rochellemarieadam.com/
ベン・ホスキング（Benjamin Hosking）https://www.todblg.com
ジャック・キャノン（Jack Ryder-Cannon）
モーガンナ・マギー（Morganna Magee）https://www.morgannamagee.com/
アビゲイル・バーニー（Abigail Varney）https://abigailvarney.com/
マシュー・スタントン（Matthew Stanton）https://matthewstanton.com.au/
アマンダ・ウィリアムズ（Amanda Williams）https://www.awilliams.com.au/
ローハン・ハッチンソン（Rohan Hutchinson）http://www.rohanhutchinson.com/
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Guest Curator: Ben Hosking & Jack Cannon
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Special Thanks: Blue Bottle Coffee Japan
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Photograpy: Ben Hosking