yuuco's tekuteku diary

Today I went to Masayuki Nagare's studio. He had open studio to the public today and I was there as a staff. He is a world famous Japanese stone sculptor, I knew about him and he lives in Kagawa though I had never been to there. His studio was VERY big like a castle or an art museum! He opens his studio to the public only twice a year(cause here is also his home). Luckily, my friend asked me to help her so I could visit there. That was great experience for me. Thank you so much Moaron-san!





There were so many works in the garden and inside the house. Almost of works outside were bigger than a person. All were so great! Although those were made of stone, the smooth surface made them look like those were not stones. It was cloudy today but on the sunny day, the black stone works look blue reflecting the sky they said. I wonder if it looks as if those are made of water. I just imagined it in my mind. Blue sculptures on the grass in the garden, blue sky and spread sea on the back. It reminds me of "Laputa" in "Castle in the sky". That must be so beautiful! I hope to see it oneday! Inside the house, not only the art works but also there were lots of interesting collections like antiques.





The studio is in Aji-cho, East side of the center of the city. Surrounded by lots of nature, mountains on the back and great view of the sea at the front. I was so impressed by the picture like panoramic scenery! There is no wonder why great artists choose here to live and create art works. Another world famous artist, Isamu Noguchi's studio is close to here, too. I'm proud of my town. :)












Nagare studio is not always opened but there are some interesting places so it's worth to explor in this town. Furniture designer, Geoge Nakashima memorial gallery, Teeth museum, and Stone museum are near here and you can see beautiful sea all around. :)