{"id":4353,"date":"2022-01-05T14:36:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T05:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/?p=4353"},"modified":"2026-01-12T23:19:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:19:26","slug":"solo_exhibition_202201","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/en\/solo_exhibition_202201\/","title":{"rendered":"Art exhibition at the cafe that is managed by Setagaya Wel-fare | from 2022. mid of January | Kota | Oneness Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kota solo exhibition<\/h3>\n
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About the exhibition<\/h3>\n
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First,,,<\/h3>\n
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There was a time, years ago,<\/p>\n

when I traveled the world alone.<\/p>\n

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I faced near-death experiences and endured hardships,<\/p>\n

but also had many life-changing, extraordinary moments.<\/p>\n

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Embracing both the darkness and the light,<\/p>\n

I decided, \"I will pursue art.\"<\/p>\n

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Somewhere along the journey,<\/p>\n

I began to feel deeply that<\/p>\n

\"Everything is one.\"<\/p>\n

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After safely returning home,<\/p>\n

I devoted myself to creating art<\/p>\n

with \"Everything is one\" as my core belief for several years.<\/p>\n

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To say something a bit bold,<\/p>\n

this might be a kind of culmination<\/p>\n

of those years\u2014a first of its kind.<\/p>\n

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About the place<\/h3>\n
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The venue is not a typical art gallery,<\/p>\n

but a caf\u00e9 operated by a welfare facility with whom I have a meaningful connection.<\/p>\n

(Setagaya Welfare Workshop, Setagaya Ward)<\/p>\n

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It is Ba-Wa Cafe<\/b>,<\/p>\n

a caf\u00e9 delivering \"happiness\"<\/b> with the concept of providing a \"place\"<\/b> and \"connections.\"<\/b><\/p>\n

Ba-Wa Cafe<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Google Map<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

(Thank you very much for this opportunity!)<\/p>\n

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Since it\u2019s a \u201ccaf\u00e9\u201d rather than a \u201cgallery,\u201d<\/p>\n

you can enjoy the art with a cup of coffee in hand,<\/p>\n

have casual conversations freely,<\/p>\n

read a book, or simply relax and unwind.<\/p>\n

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It could be a quiet, peaceful time for you alone.<\/p>\n

It could be an enjoyable time with friends.<\/p>\n

It might even create an opportunity for strangers to connect.<\/p>\n

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Just imagining it,<\/p>\n

all of these seem like warm and wonderful moments.<\/p>\n

I hope you take your time and enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n

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3 contributions to society<\/h3>\n
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Through this exhibition,<\/p>\n

I hope to achieve the following three contributions:<\/p>\n

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\u2460Rediscovering the beauty of direct human connection.<\/b><\/h3>\n

In recent times, our lifestyles have undergone significant changes.<\/p>\n

Many have refrained from going out, traveling, or attending events,<\/p>\n

opting instead for Zoom meetings and remote work from home.<\/p>\n

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These shifts have undoubtedly transformed people's values.<\/p>\n

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However, amidst these waves of change,<\/p>\n

some things remain constant.<\/p>\n

One of them is<\/p>\n

the beauty of direct human connection.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Meeting face-to-face and communicating in person\u2014<\/p>\n

even as science and the internet continue to advance,<\/p>\n

these opportunities may decrease in the future.<\/p>\n

Yet, the value of these experiences will remain timeless.<\/p>\n

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This art exhibition will bring together a diverse group of people at the caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Through these in-person encounters,<\/p>\n

visitors can rediscover the unique joy of meeting others directly rather than through Zoom.<\/p>\n

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\u2461Promoting Japanese art.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This exhibition serves as an opportunity<\/p>\n

for those who previously had little connection to art<\/p>\n

to discover that art is wonderful!<\/p>\n

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Such experiences not only broaden individual perspectives<\/p>\n

but also contribute to elevating Japanese art on a broader scale.<\/p>\n

(And by extension, positively impact the Japanese economy.)<\/p>\n

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\u2462Raising awareness of welfare facilities in society.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This includes recognizing the existence of welfare facilities,<\/p>\n

the individuals with disabilities who work there,<\/p>\n

and the important role of Setagaya Welfare Workshop and Ba-Wa Cafe.<\/p>\n

Increasing awareness<\/strong> among a wider audience is crucial.<\/p>\n

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This can serve as a starting point<\/p>\n

for deeper reflection on society, others, and oneself.<\/p>\n

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In conclusion<\/h3>\n
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In simple terms,<\/p>\n

this is an \"art exhibition held at a caf\u00e9 operated by a welfare facility.\"<\/p>\n

But that alone serves as a \"foundation and catalyst\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

to realize the kind of societal contributions mentioned above.<\/p>\n

The potential of art is limitless.<\/p>\n

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Moreover, I anticipate that this will spark<\/p>\n

a ripple effect of positive, unexpected outcomes.<\/p>\n

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Including such societal impacts,<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe that the art of \"All is One\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

will continue to evolve and refine itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Your support and sharing would mean the world to me!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The details info for the exhibition<\/h3>\n
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Title of the exhibition\uff1a<\/p>\n

Oneness<\/p>\n

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The theme\uff1a<\/p>\n

\"The everything is one\" is the axes for art.<\/p>\n

Apx 20 colorful painting art works are exhibited.<\/p>\n

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Dates\uff1a<\/p>\n

2022 \/ 1 \/ 20 - 2 \/ 15<\/p>\n

OPEN\u3000 Mon - Fri\u300009:00 - 16:00<\/p>\n

CLOSE\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Sat\u30fbSun\u30fbHolidays<\/p>\n

Admission Free<\/p>\n

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Place\uff1a<\/p>\n

Ba-Wa Cafe<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u3012154-0002 2-31-6, Shimoouma, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo<\/p>\n

(11 mins by foot from Sangejaya-station)<\/p>\n

Google Map<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

TEL 03-3414-0141<\/p>\n

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\u203bJust in case, I recommend you call the number above<\/p>\n

before you visit on the day!<\/p>\n

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I'm still not sure the day of staying<\/p>\n

at the cafe as the artist, but I would like to stay for some days.<\/p>\n

I will post the info on story for\u00a0\u00a0Instagram.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Let's meet there if the timing is good.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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