Hirata Niaminoru's plush toys are freely collaged with hand stitches and sewing machines, using a variety of old and new fabrics of different colors and patterns, and his punky style with a DIY mindset has been well received by many fashion brands. Most recently, the red-headed stuffed animal used in the look of FLAGSTUFF's 2018 AW collection became the talk of the town.
Hirata Ni Minoru will hold a solo exhibition "Stuffed Animals, Designs and Doodles," bringing together all of his art works. The exhibition will feature not only plush toys, but also graphic works based on drawings. In addition to the archive of his past works, new works will also be presented.
This season, Supreme's focus on Mike Kelley has just heightened interest in stuffed animals. The culture of enjoying stuffed animals as art is gradually taking root. Please take this opportunity to view the somewhat clumsy, ugly, but somehow lovable stuffed toys of Hirata Ni Minoru. We are sure you will fall in love with them.
Text_Yosuke Ishii
Hiratani Minoru Solo Exhibition: Stuffed Animals, Designs and Doodles
Dates: Saturday, December 1 - Sunday, December 9, 2018
Place: HAYASHIGO GALLERY
Address: L-3 NAKAME GALLERY STREET, 2-43-16 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 12:00-19:00
Place HAYASHIGO GALLERY
www.minoruhiratani.com
