OMIYA 33 KANNON　TETTA

Oct. 17, 2020 - Nov. 15, 2020

Splash Sight：Exhibition

TETTA "OMIYA 33 KANNON" Installation view (Osakaya), Saitama Triennale 2020

TETTA is an artist who depicts Buddha statues, and has even come to transform herself into Buddha statues due to her overwhelming love for them. Her work encompasses a wide variety of expressions including oil painting, photography, and performance.
"Omiya 33 Kannon” attempts to materialize the characteristics of the Kannon “as a symbol of that which saves the people, protects culture, and is to be inherited,” and invites various people working in Omiya to be transformed into Kannons and be photographed. These photographs are displayed in the respective places in which they work throughout the duration of the Triennale. By actually going to these stores and engaging with the photographs of the Kannons, visitors are able to experience the various charms that serve to enrich and animate the city of Omiya.
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection, The "33-gendo Project” which was originally scheduled to be held during the art festival will be changed to the performance of making artist’s new video work. Artist applies makeup to herself as if making an oil painting and transform herself into Bodhisattv a, and later visits numerous places in Omiya city where "Omiya 33-Kannon” was originally planned to be exhibited. Photos taken at those places will be displayed in the exhibition area. We hope visitors will take this opportunity to embrace the extraordinary experience of walking the streets of Omiya as bodhisattvas.

Date and Time (Main Sight)

Closed on Saturday, October 17, 2020-Sunday, November 15, 2020

12: 00-18: 00 (Last entry 17:00)

* Please contact each store for viewing dates and times at stores around Omiya Station.

Venue

Former Omiya ward office 1F

3-1 Daimoncho,Omiya-ku,Saitama City

* 5 minutes walk from the East Exit of Omiya station.

Stores around Omiya Station