A new Japan Fans exhibition at ACU on Utrecht’s Voorstraat.
Not many people are familiar with Hojōjutsu, the ancient Japanese art of rope tying. Although it is often associated with its historical use in the samurai period, this martial art also complements modern martial arts. Besides functionality, this tying method also pays close attention to aesthetics and balance.
Through the Japan Fans Foundation, rope artist Harry Kink, visual artist Jolijn de Wolf and researcher Martine Mussies got to know each other. Together, they captured the delicate and powerful knots of Hojōjutsu through the photographic technique of cyanotype. A fusion of functionality, aesthetics and craftsmanship.
The exhibition opens on Sunday 9 March at 4pm in ACU, with live music and vegan sushi.