Artist Talk by Shun Ito

Japanese artist Shun Ito is a multi-hyphenate artist whose career spans from performing arts to moving images. His meticulously constructed kinetic sculptures projected by light or the power of gravity, produce complex colours, shapes, and sound though dynamic energy. As a former dancer and technical director of KARAS (founded by Saburo Teshigawara), Ito’s interest in theatrical art and physical expression has seemingly played a strong role in his body of work.

With Ito’s first major UK show Cosmic Birds premiering in Birmingham this May, the Japan Foundation has invited him to give a special talk about his work and his colourful career to date, as well as the uncover the source of inspiration in the creative process of constructing these dramatic installations.

Venue: October Gallery, Theatre Showroom, 24 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3AL

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This talk is organised in collaboration with DanceXchange, producer of International Dance Festival Birmingham.

The exhibition Cosmic Birds will run from 2 - 20 May 2016 at International Dance Festival Birmingham 2016. For more information, please visit: www.idfb.cosmic-birds.com

In A Landscape, a performance piece by Kei Miyata and incorporating Ito’s installation Cells, takes place from 12 - 14 May 2016. For more information, and to book tickets, please visit www.idfb.in-a-landscape.com

Image credit: Cosmic Birds Courtesy of the Artist (www.shunmetalworks.com)

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