Written by Amos White V for THE ARTISTS FORUM MAGAZINE
Edited by Amos White V for THE ARTISTS FORUM, INC
Photos: Courtesy of The Vilcek Foundation
REVIEWER RATING:
5 out of 5 stars
TOSHIKO NISHIKAWA: SENBAZURU
NEW YORK, NY (October 28, 2010) The Artists Forum attended last night’s opening reception for Toshiko Nishikawa: Senbazuru – an interactive exhibition featuring 1,000 suspended and mirrored orbs, created by the very spiritual and peace-loving Japanese-born artist, Toshiko Nishikawa, and presented by the Vilcek Foundation
Inspired by a dream, Nishikawa explains that this exhibition offers the viewer to see oneself in 1,000 different ways by virtue of the orbs and is, in part, a commentary on her own immigration experience from Japan to New York.
Senbazuru is Japanese for 1,000 origami cranes and refers to a prayer for others’ health and happiness. Be sure to check the Vilcek website for her closing night party where the artist plans on offering an orb to each of her visitors.
Toshiko Nishikawa: Senbazuru runs October 29th through December 9th, and is free and open to the public.
For more information on Senbazuru, visit: vilcek.org/news/toshiko-nishikawa-senbazuru
For more information on the Vilcek Foundation, visit: vilcek.org
See Toshiko Nishikawa’s AFTV interview here: The Artists Forum: AFTV Ep. 34 (Part 2)
