HIROKO KOSHINO

We presented the 2018 Spring & Summer Collection under the theme of “Reverse:Rebirth” at Yebisu Garden Hall on Thursday, October 19.
“Reverse” represents the modern revival of past collections, and “Rebirth” the creations with motifs of dandelions and stars as symbols of the passing of time from the past, present to the future. The sixty-three looks embodied the essence of Hiroko Koshino and received great applause from the audience that filled the venue.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all attendees.

The KH Gallery Ashiya is holding the “Susumu Notomi x Hiroko Koshino —The Blue, a second encounter—” exhibition. Koshino who was starring in the NHK General TV’s show, “Tsurube’s Salute to Families” (Tsurube no Kazoku ni Kanpai) met the pottery maker Notomi while visiting Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture 7 years ago. The distinctive “Blue” colors of his work left a profound impression. The two became friends and held the collaborative exhibition “Susumu Notomi x Hiroko Koshino —The Blue, where everything began—” for the first time in KH Gallery Ginza last year. Enjoy a “Second encounter” in the KH Gallery Ashiya with its peaceful and breathtaking atmosphere designed by Tadao Ando this autumn.
 
Notomi talks about Koshino’s works of art and the awareness towards Ando’s architecture at the Ashiya exhibition. He wants to express an unprecedented “blue” like being in space in the solemn atmosphere surrounded by undressed concrete walls. His new pottery works created from this enthusiastic spirit will be on display. Koshino will exhibit her works of art including new items and new picture plates. Among her works, you can enjoy a wide range of colors including “blue” as well as the light and shade of black along with the glimmering of silver. The picture plates were created in an ambitious collaboration with Notomi creating the “blue” plates and Koshino adding the pictures with vivid colors.
 
This exhibition features pottery, pictures and architecture. Relax and enjoy this atmosphere where the uniqueness of the artists intersects on a profound level.

Friday, October 27 – Monday, November 27, 2017
11:00〜16:00
Gallery closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. *Gallery closed on Monday November 13
(No reservation necessary.)
 
KH Gallery Ashiya
17-5 Okuike-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo, Japan
Take Hankyu Bus Route 80 or 81 from JR Ashiya Station, Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station, or Hanshin Electric Railway Ashiya Station and get off at the Okuike Bus Stop (20 to 25 minute ride).
The gallery will be on your right once you go up the stairway next to the bus stop (2 minute walk).
*No parking available.
*Gallery closed when Hankyu Bus is not in service.
TEL 0797-63-5678 (during gallery hours)

Susumu Notomi 《Scattered Spot Pattern Pot》

Hiroko Koshino 《WORK #1506》

The uniform has been completed for the Japanese national gymnastics team which will compete at the 2017 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships starting Monday, October 2^nd.
Hiroko Koshino is in charge of designing this uniforms continuing from last year. The design features a pattern of toys and kaleidoscopes which have been popular since 200 years ago as well as the powerfully expressed “NIPPON” in all capitals based on the theme of “the essence of Japan”giving off a vibe similar to Noh chanting or Kabuki. The distinctive design incorporates a traditional sense of beauty unique to Japan using expressions such as crane patterns.
Check out the Japanese national gymnastics team along with their uniform which provides support for their wonderful performances.

“Paintings Visible in Clothing” is being hosted at the KH Gallery Ginza. Hiroko Koshino has had an amazing 60-year career as a fashion designer and she still currently announces 2 collections a year which continue to share beauty ahead of its generation. She has also tirelessly been releasing works of art in recent years creating a unique world combing fashion and art. This exhibition displays clothing works from past collections in three categories of “quality, shape and color” which have been re-defined from the design elements of paintings. Her fashion is captured in a new manner from an artistic perspective. The series with clothing works enclosed in flat and clear acrylic cases allows guests to view in detail this “quality” including different materials for each work of art, handmade decorations and the picturesque structure. Meanwhile, the optical installation features infinite “shapes” which can be imagined from one dress. You can also take in “colors” in KH gallery’s first exhibition of colorful giclée style paintings which sparkle in their own small worlds.
Discovering “works of art” from past clothing could be another step forward in the fusion between fashion and art. Enjoy this unprecedented experience which transcends human form and expands your world of senses.

Tuesday, October 10 – Saturday, December 10, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Gallery closed on the Sundays of October 15, 29, November 5, 19 and December 3

Hiroko Koshino will make an appearance on the long-running program NHK “Radio Shinyabin” with over 2 million listeners which has been on air since 1990.
The host is the NHK announcer Miyuki Morita. Hiroko Koshino talks about a wide range of topics starting with her beginnings as a fashion designer and continuing on about being the first Japanese designer to participate in the Rome Collection, participating in the Paris Collection and her brand during the bursting of economic bubble under the title of “My reckless times”.
This program concludes with the message of “There is still time for more!” The contents should fill listeners with energy and courage. Make sure to check it out!
 
 
Program: NHK “Radio Shinyabin”
Time:        First airing  Sunday, September 24, 2017 around 1:00 a.m.
　　　　  Second airing  Sunday, October 29, 2017 around 1:00 a.m.
 
Broadcast: NHK Radio Daiichi, NHK Radio FM, NHK World Radio Japan