Japan Design Committee is pleased to “Baskets Shigeki Fujishiro” as the 792nd exhibition at the Design Gallery 1953.
Shigeki Fujishiro is a product designer who is active both in Japan and abroad, and has exhibited his works for famous overseas brands. In recent years, he has moved to Miyota-machi, Nagano Prefecture, where he continues to create and present his works.
In this exhibition, we will showcase 27 of his creative works along with his encounter with the product “Basket” and the path he has spun. These works, including those presented in the “BASKETCLUB” Instagram design project, are all designed with the assumption that they can be used in everyday life, While envisioned for actual use in everyday life, they also have the presence of art pieces. Visitors will be amazed by the fascinating style of these works, which incorporate Mr. Fujishiro’s playful spirit, as well as the diversity of the materials used.
Message from Gen Suzuki, Exhibition Director
Fujishiro’s baskets are intriguing. The majority of the baskets showcased here are crafted from materials readily available to anyone at a DIY store. You will be captivated by the hidden beauty of familiar materials like vinyl sheets and cable ties. They seem like design objects, yet also feel like crafts; they appear unconventional, yet at the same time feel like familiar everyday tools. With a childlike curiosity, he engages with the materials, and the forms born from immersion and chance are as fresh and vibrant as if they were singing.
Exhibition Outline
- Title: The 792nd Design Gallery 1953 Exhibition “Baskets Shigeki Fujishiro”
- Dates: February 19(Wed),― April 14(Mon),2025 (last day closing at 5:00 p.m.; free admission)
- Venue：Matsuya Ginza 7th floor, Design Gallery 1953
- Organizer: Japan Design Committee
- Cooperation: JAPAN CREATIVE, x-is.Co.,Ltd
- Exhibition Director：Gen Suzuki
・Please refer to the Matsuya Ginza websitefor the opening hours and other information.
Shigeki Fujishiro Biography
Shigeki left the acclaimed IDÉE Co., Ltd. in 2005 to found his own studio: shigeki fujishiro design. He has been active with interior products as the main axis. He has recently collaborated with Hermès, adidas, CAMPER and Arita ware “2016/.” He also engages in planning, producing and selling products on his own. He recently joined the project “Knit!” by textile brand Kvadrat in Denmark and Ceramic project” MINO SOIL” and “AJI project” using Aji stone from Kagawa Prefecture in Japan.
