Akemi Higa, who is exhibiting works at the Swiss Zurich exhibition, etc. = On the 4th, the atelier "CHAY" in Daito, Nago City
Visitors who appreciate Mr. Higa's work = October 2021 (from the report of Art International Zurich 2021)
[Nago] Akemi Higa (54), who runs the atelier "CHAY" in Daito, Nago City, exhibits his own wire art not only in Japan but also in overseas art exhibitions such as Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.doing.Higa, who is based in Nago, said, "I would be able to express the small change of her surroundings, such as the nature of Okinawa, and express it as it was," she said.Higa started wiring art in his twenties.Mr. Higa, who liked painting and design from an early age, saw the jewelry attached to the clothes he purchased and came to think about his own design, "I want to do this a little more."In order to shape the ideas that came up in my head, I purchased wires and electric tools at a mass retailer in Nago City and started making it with a look.At that time, Higa's main business was a temporary staff of the organization.Mr. Higa, who studied a computer at Nago Shoko High School, was assigned to the production of homepage (HP) from his employer.At that time, it was the dawn of the Internet, and only large companies had HP."I was afraid of failing, so I first launched my HP with a prototype," says Higa.I felt that something to post on the website opened in 1996 was necessary, and scanned and posted on my own wire accessories taken with an instant camera.Original wire jewelry, which contains natural stones, gradually became a hot topic on the net, and began to receive inquiries about purchasing.All of them are self -taught, but elaborate works that are particular about the details are highly evaluated and are introduced in media such as magazines.In 2005, a collaboration with artist Tatsuya Ishii was realized at the exhibition "LIFE IS ART 2005 Blue Blue" (sponsored by the Biiken International, sponsored by the Republic of San Marino) held in Tokyo.Since 2016, we have begun to produce a wide range of art works, not limited to wire accessories.He received a photo of his work to the organizers of the overseas exhibition in response to the strong boost of acquaintances exhibiting at an overseas exhibition, and received a high reputation.Every year since 2017, he has been exhibiting at art exhibitions in Hong Kong and Taiwan in addition to "Art International Zurich".Art International Zurich, held in October 2001, said, "Many people gathered from the first day before Mr. Higa's work. Collectors, galleries, art students, etc. are associated with delicate depictions.I felt a cultural background. "He produces many works, including "Ocean Current" inspired by the sea, "fallen leaves" with dead branches in stainless steel plates, and "Island (Ryukyu Country)", which is eye -catching in harmony with various colors.Higa -san."It's a series of things I didn't imagine at all, but I'm grateful for those who have supported me.(Hideki Matsudo)
Ryukyu Shinposha