Programs

Katsunari Shishido

The sound of beginning, the sound of ending. - Illustrated alphabet

dates
6/11 wed. - 6/24 tue.
※Osaka Art & Design 2025 will run from Wednesday, May 28th to Tuesday, June 24th.
hours
10:00-20:00
location
Osaka Takashimaya Department Store 3F POP UP STATION [3F1][3F2]
Inspired by the question, "What would letters look like if they started to dance?", this piece visualizes a single hiragana character rotating 360 degrees at high speed. By giving movement to a still character, it creates a three-dimensional effect and delicate lines even though it is on a flat surface, presenting a beauty of form that goes beyond imagination. It explores the new possibilities of letters, which move the viewer's heart and transform into a rich expression that goes beyond the original characters.

Artist / Brand

Katsunari Shishido

In 2015, he founded the design firm COCODORU. He began working as an artist in 2024, and is active in both design and art. He captures the everyday (world) from a multifaceted perspective and weaves new values and stories hidden in life. He pursues art that goes beyond visual expression, incorporating physical movement and touch, and is experienced with all five senses. He creates expressions that make the viewer's heart leap and stimulate their thinking.

Gallery

Osaka Takashimaya Department Store

A long-established department store serving as a landmark in the Osaka Minami district. The store is directly connected to Namba Stations on the Nankai Electric Railway and the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, offering a wide variety of ladies’ fashion, cosmetics, and sundries.
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5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
542-8510