Do you know “Doso-shin” ?
Roadside deities have been enshrined as guardians of villages in Japan since ancient times. (Doso-shin is a deity on roadsides)
Additionally, it was combined with the faith for Doso-shin, so many statues were built as 'guardian deities of the barriers of town' outside of towns or on streets.
The artist, Mr.Hirabayashi, is from Nagano Prefecture, which is said to have many Doso-shin. As if unraveling his own roots, he breathes life into the Doso-shin and continues to draw them.
In this exhibition, the artist present a series of scaled images of the Doso-shin.
What if the little guardian gods were alive in the 21st century? …!
Please enjoy the exhibition while imagining.
♣︎Takahiro Hirabayashi Small works
♣︎Opening day : 2.14(Mon)〜20(Sun)＊11:00-19:00 - (Closed at 16:00 on the last day)
♣︎Venue : GINZA Gekkoso
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Takahiro Hirabayashi Small works
Takahiro Hirabayashi / Oil on board
Takahiro Hirabayashi / Oil on board
