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Artist Statement
I employ visual metaphors to distill complexity into simple forms, incorporating various mediums including sculpture, live performance, painting, video and sound. I am intrigued by how the self-imposed restraint to limit information can both guide the creative process and public discourse.
While metaphor is essential in my conception and process, my focus is not primarily on the ideological but on the sensory, aesthetic experience at a primal, physical level. Studio art practice keeps me grounded through the use of formal qualities such as light and shadow, scale and composition. My inspirations come from experimenting with various materials that surround me in daily routine. This practice is the backbone of my theatrical presentation.
Much of my performance work employs methodical repetition. I commit myself and my performers to submit to task-based action, to attend to each step, to blow a horn or to pour out water. Within a strictly defined structure, there is freedom from mundane psychological preoccupations. The more the performer removes the sense of self but just pursues the action, the more the audience responds. Our contact strengthens. I am eager for this dialogue.
I employ visual metaphors to distill complexity into simple forms, incorporating various mediums including sculpture, live performance, painting, video and sound. I am intrigued by how the self-imposed restraint to limit information can both guide the creative process and public discourse.
While metaphor is essential in my conception and process, my focus is not primarily on the ideological but on the sensory, aesthetic experience at a primal, physical level. Studio art practice keeps me grounded through the use of formal qualities such as light and shadow, scale and composition. My inspirations come from experimenting with various materials that surround me in daily routine. This practice is the backbone of my theatrical presentation.
Much of my performance work employs methodical repetition. I commit myself and my performers to submit to task-based action, to attend to each step, to blow a horn or to pour out water. Within a strictly defined structure, there is freedom from mundane psychological preoccupations. The more the performer removes the sense of self but just pursues the action, the more the audience responds. Our contact strengthens. I am eager for this dialogue.
CV
MAYUMI ISHINO
Born in Tokyo, Japan
Lives and works in NYC
ishinomayumi@gmail.com
HONORS AND AWARDS
Summer Fellowship, Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Ithaca, NY (2010&2006)
International Artist Residency, Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV), Trondheim, Norway(2010)
Immigrant Artist Program, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), NYC (2009)
Development Grant, Fractured Atlas, NYC (2009)
Manhattan Community Arts Fund, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, NYC (2008)
Artist Fellowship, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), Amherst, VA (2008)
Artist-in-Residence at I-Park, East Haddam, CT (2006&2008)
HRH Prince of Wales Award, Chateau de Balleroy, France (2001)
The National Sculpture Society Student Scholarship, NYC (2000)
The Graduate Student Grant, New York Academy of Art, NYC (2000)
EXHIBITION
2010
“Limited Engagement”, curated by Krista Saunders, CFEVA, Philadelphia, PA
“Oddly Alive”, curated by Lauren Wolk, The Art Center of Capital Region, Troy, NY
2009
“blindfaith”, as part of “Performance in Crisis”, curated by Papo Colo and Jeanette Ingberman, Exit Art, NYC
“polkadot”, as part of “Better Half”, curated by David Gibson, Mazer Theater, Educatin Alliance, NYC
“Exit at Galeria”, Galeria de la Raza, San Francisco, CA
2008
“Kasa-casa”, IS143, NYC
“Now: On View”, curated by Krista Saunders, BETA Space, Brooklyn, NY
2007
“Serious Games”, Exit Art, NYC
“Artnews Projects presents Pierogi Flatfiling”, Artnews Projects, Berlin, Germany
“Music and Environmental Art”, I-Park, East Haddam, CT
“3rd International Performance Festival”, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2006
“Renegades”, Exit Art, NYC
“Wild Nights”, Exit Art, NYC
“Water Project”, Exit Art, NYC
“prayingproject”, Exit Art, NYC
EDUCATION
2001
MFA in Sculpture with Honors, Graduate School of Figurative Art at New York Academy of Art, NYC
1997
BA in Sociology with Honors, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
MAYUMI ISHINO
Born in Tokyo, Japan
Lives and works in NYC
ishinomayumi@gmail.com
HONORS AND AWARDS
Summer Fellowship, Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Ithaca, NY (2010&2006)
International Artist Residency, Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV), Trondheim, Norway(2010)
Immigrant Artist Program, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), NYC (2009)
Development Grant, Fractured Atlas, NYC (2009)
Manhattan Community Arts Fund, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, NYC (2008)
Artist Fellowship, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), Amherst, VA (2008)
Artist-in-Residence at I-Park, East Haddam, CT (2006&2008)
HRH Prince of Wales Award, Chateau de Balleroy, France (2001)
The National Sculpture Society Student Scholarship, NYC (2000)
The Graduate Student Grant, New York Academy of Art, NYC (2000)
EXHIBITION
2010
“Limited Engagement”, curated by Krista Saunders, CFEVA, Philadelphia, PA
“Oddly Alive”, curated by Lauren Wolk, The Art Center of Capital Region, Troy, NY
2009
“blindfaith”, as part of “Performance in Crisis”, curated by Papo Colo and Jeanette Ingberman, Exit Art, NYC
“polkadot”, as part of “Better Half”, curated by David Gibson, Mazer Theater, Educatin Alliance, NYC
“Exit at Galeria”, Galeria de la Raza, San Francisco, CA
2008
“Kasa-casa”, IS143, NYC
“Now: On View”, curated by Krista Saunders, BETA Space, Brooklyn, NY
2007
“Serious Games”, Exit Art, NYC
“Artnews Projects presents Pierogi Flatfiling”, Artnews Projects, Berlin, Germany
“Music and Environmental Art”, I-Park, East Haddam, CT
“3rd International Performance Festival”, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2006
“Renegades”, Exit Art, NYC
“Wild Nights”, Exit Art, NYC
“Water Project”, Exit Art, NYC
“prayingproject”, Exit Art, NYC
EDUCATION
2001
MFA in Sculpture with Honors, Graduate School of Figurative Art at New York Academy of Art, NYC
1997
BA in Sociology with Honors, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
blindfaith 2009Live performance for “Performance in Crisis”. With 2 performers, fish, water for marking on the concrete floor, video and sound.
duration: 35min.
Water 2006Live performance for the exhibition “Drop”, using concrete floor, water and brush. Dimension and subject variable.
duration: 3 hours
Tsumiki 2007Repeating live performance.
size of pyramid: 54"W x 54"D x 48"H
duration: 3 hours
Tsumiki 2007Repeating live performance.
size of pyramid: 54"W x 54"D x 48"H
duration: 3 hours
Refractor #1 2007 scotch tape & monofilament.
48"W x 48"D x 42"H
Refractor #4 2008scotch tape & monofilament.
20"W x 20” D x 60"H
Mirror (2006-current)Ongoing live performance. I repeat the action of drawing and breaking the self-portraits.
size of each mirror: 12"x 12”
fella 2008Stills from outdoor live performance. With video projection and live improvised toy piano.
duration: 20min.
Mirror (2006-current)Ongoing live performance. I repeat the action of drawing and breaking the self-portraits.
size of each mirror: 12"x 12”
Mirror (2006-current)Ongoing live performance. I repeat the action of drawing and breaking the self-portraits.
size of each mirror: 12"x 12”
Mirror (2006-current)Pre-performance installation 2010. Each exhibition starts with display of previously-performed mirrors, drawn and broken.
size of each mirror: 12"x 12”
Mirror (2006-current)Post-performance installation 2009.
size of each mirror: 12"x 12”
Glimmer 2007 Post-performance documentation. Installation that is completed during the nighttime live performance.
Glimmer 2007 Outdoor installation and live performance with live electronic sound.
Duration 20 min.
KASA-casa 2008Theatrical live performance as a director/performer. In collaboration with 6 performers, 2 video artists, an animator, and a live musician.
duration: 40min.
KASA-casa 2008Theatrical live performance as a director/performer. In collaboration with 6 performers, 2 video artists, an animator, and a live musician.
duration: 40min.
linebreak 2009Theatrical live performance as a director/performer. With 4 performers including a live musician.
duration: 20min.
polkadot 2009Theatrical live performance as a director/performer in addition to electronic sound and video production. With 4 performers.
duration: 25min.
Seesaw 2006Live performance of continuous and extremely slow walk.
Medium: wood, metal pipe, bells. Size of seesaw 8’W x 12"D x 18"H
Duration: 3 days x 6 hours
Seesaw 2006Live performance of continuous and extremely slow walk.
Medium: wood, metal pipe, bells. Size of seesaw 8’W x 12"D x 18"H
Duration: 3 days x 6 hours