By Makiko Yamamoto
1st - 16th May 2012
The Russet, Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace, Hackney, E8 2BT, View Map
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 5pm
PRIVATE VIEW: Wednesday 2nd May, 6.30 till 10.30pm
RSVP: [email protected]
The Russet, Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace, Hackney, E8 2BT, View Map
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 5pm
PRIVATE VIEW: Wednesday 2nd May, 6.30 till 10.30pm
RSVP: [email protected]
Inter Alia presents Through the Windows, a solo show featuring works by Japanese artist Makiko Yamamoto. Works shall be displayed from Yamamoto’s ongoing project that explores, documents & illustrates public & private dwellings. Originating from Kyoto, she is intrigued by the contradictions between British & Japanese culture, architecture & habits. Inspired by the diversity of culture, exterior & interior elements of London homes, Yamamoto began documenting the windows of strangers, creating not only beautifully intricate illustrations but coupling them with her own fictitious stories about the occupants & the possible lives they might lead.
Upon completion of a drawing Yamamoto approaches the homeowner and requests to photograph them acting-out the fictional story she created; photographing them within the room that is only glimpsed through the illustrated casement. Most of Yamamoto’s participants are strangers that she herself has sought out through the beauty of their window and details of their home. On occasion she has been denied access to the interior to finalize a piece, this rejection of access is almost ironic as the artist has already become something of a witness to the person’s house & life through the simple act of looking through their window.
Makiko Yamamoto has had several solo exhibitions, most recently Lost & Found in 2011 at Past Vyner Street, London. The video documentation from this project has been made into a short film which will be featured at the exhibition: Humour, parodie et vidéos: Créations vidéo du Japon contemporain at Maison de la Culture du Japon a Paris, running from 28th March - 23rd June 2012. She has participated in a range of group shows across Japan & been involved in a series of creative workshops, talks and projects in the UK.
Makiko Yamamoto's Website
Upon completion of a drawing Yamamoto approaches the homeowner and requests to photograph them acting-out the fictional story she created; photographing them within the room that is only glimpsed through the illustrated casement. Most of Yamamoto’s participants are strangers that she herself has sought out through the beauty of their window and details of their home. On occasion she has been denied access to the interior to finalize a piece, this rejection of access is almost ironic as the artist has already become something of a witness to the person’s house & life through the simple act of looking through their window.
Makiko Yamamoto has had several solo exhibitions, most recently Lost & Found in 2011 at Past Vyner Street, London. The video documentation from this project has been made into a short film which will be featured at the exhibition: Humour, parodie et vidéos: Créations vidéo du Japon contemporain at Maison de la Culture du Japon a Paris, running from 28th March - 23rd June 2012. She has participated in a range of group shows across Japan & been involved in a series of creative workshops, talks and projects in the UK.
Makiko Yamamoto's Website