Kentaro Kobuke and Chiaki Zushi's "Kinopipinoki" 27th(sat) Sep. - 9th(sun) Nov. 2008
"For our wishes to be granted we must keep them always in mind."To keep us from forgetting our wishes, "Kinopipi", a spirit of nature in the book, helps us tie ribbons to his tree. Seeing the ribbons, we recall our inner power and come to realise that we ourselves can become like "Kinopipi" for others. This creates the potential for our wishes to become reality.---Chiaki Zushi
From September 27 to November 9 graf media gm present "Kinopipnoki", an exhibition from Kentaro Kobuke and Chiaki Zushi. Based on "Kinopipinoki", a picture book released in September (Pictures by Kentaro Kobuke, Story by Chiaki Zushi, Beams Publishing), the exhibition will feature new paintings and drawings from Kentaro Kobuke and, from Chiaki Zushi, the opportunity to have a sensory experience of the world of "Kinopipinoki". The visual world of London based artist Kentaro Kobuke impresses with startling colours not expected from coloured pencils and a touch that is both easygoing and vibrant. Chiaki Zushi takes insight gained from raising her children and combines it with a lively imagination to create objects of rich sensitivity. They invite you to a enter a world overflowing with dreams.
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Kentaro Kobuke and Chiaki Zushi's "Kinopipinoki"

[ Duration ] Saturday September 27, 2008 to Sunday November 11, 2008

[ Opening Hours ] 12:00-20:00

[ Tickets ] Admission is free

[ Venue ] graf media gm (graf bld.5F Osaka-shi Kita-ki Nakanoshima 4-1-18)

[ Holidays ] Closed on Mondays (Tuesday if Monday falls on a public holiday)

[ Inquiries ] graf media gm
tel: 06-6459-2121 / e-mail: gm@graf-d3.com

[ In Cooperation With ] Kyoko Hirosawa, SOUND TRACK, Beams

[ Profile ]

Kentaro Kobuke

Graduated from the Kuwasawa Design School.
In 2002 he participated in the "Visions Tokyoites" exhibition in Paris and released a book of works called "Start". (Published by Little More)
In 2004 he participated in various exhibitions in Japan and abroad including the solo exhibition "Parfait" at Scai the Bathhouse in Tokyo.
Homepage: http://kobuke.com


Chiaki Zushi

Born in Osaka Prefecture.
Graduated from the Kyoto Saga University of Art with a degree in Visual Communication Design (Course 1).
Moved to Tokyo to switch from being a graphic designer to being a stylist.
She is currently involved in the development and creation of repurposed goods.
Homepage: http://www.chiakizushi.com