Hiroshi Wakabayashi
Artist introduction
After graduating from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Nihon University's College of Science and Technology, he graduated from the Department of Sculpture at Nihon University's College of Art.
He has exhibited his sculptures at public exhibitions such as the Free Art Association Exhibition.
He creates sculptures and mechanical devices for museum exhibits.
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| 2000 | While developing and prototyping an automated kaleidoscope device that he was commissioned to make, he became fascinated by the fun of it. |
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| 2001 | Japan Kaleidoscope Club Japan Kaleidoscope Grand Prize Open Competition Grand Prize Winner |
| 2002 | Invited exhibit at the International Kaleidoscope Association (IKA) Exhibition |
| 2003 |
Shibuya Electric Power Museum "Electrically-driven Kaleidoscopes" Okazaki Children's Art Museum "Miracle World Kaleidoscope Exhibition" |
| 2004 | Solo exhibition (Ginza Galerie Vivant) |
| 2005 | Kaleidoscope Exhibition in Krakow, Poland |
| 2006 | Karuizawa World Toy Museum Permanent installation |
| 2009 | Hachioji Children's Science Museum Large teleidoscope permanently installed |
| 2010 | Special exhibit at the "Fascinating Kaleidoscope" exhibition at Takasaki City Museum of Art |
| 2011 |
Keio Plaza Hotel Solo Exhibition Special exhibition at the Northern Alps Panoramic Art Museum in Ikeda Town Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum Special Exhibition (hereafter permanent corner) |
| 2013 | Solo exhibition (Ginza Galerie Vivant) |
Since then, he has exhibited his works at a series of events, including the Tokyu Bunkamura Kaleidoscope Exhibition, the Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum's Karakuri Kaleidoscope Exhibition, and the Miki City Kaleidoscope Exhibition in Hyogo Prefecture.
Artist's comment
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Up until now, I have mainly made large, mechanical kaleidoscopes.
I just kept thinking about how mysterious and miraculous it was.
The other day, I happened to stop by a kaleidoscope store and was excited to pick up my small piece.
I encountered a woman paying at the cash register. I guess that's what it's like to be a writer.
On the contrary, I was reminded once again that it is a job that requires a tremendous sense of responsibility and is very rewarding.
Recently I've been thinking about going back to basics and studying.
